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Letters to the Editor

Red tide problem getting worse

To the editor: Get ready for a big problem. I was riding my bicycle on Quail Trail, and experienced extremely high levels of red tide, karenia brevis in the air. It caused nausea, eye irritation, breathing problems. It was very strong. It continued on the ride back to Bokeelia Road. I ...

Support our local burrowing owls

To the editor: Give a gift on Valentines Day to help save our Cape’s wildlife. Noela Chocolate & Confections at 1307 S.E. 47th Terrace just east of the Merrick Seafood Shop and Restaurant will give Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife $5 for every 16- or 25-count box of chocolates sold. To ...

Nonprofits across Southwest Florida rely on the generosity of supporters and philanthropic organizations to fund vital programs and services, and ultimately their missions. At the end of each year, many organizations make a strong appeal for financial support. This funding is critical to give ...

To the editor: Those in the Republican party have proposed no federal legislation to trim any fat off the biggest taxpayer boondoggle. Pentagon spending is by far the most bloated budget item responsible for the national debt. Neither Scott nor Rubio has insisted, for example, that Ukraine ...

On Jan. 10, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the sweeping Executive Order 23-06 in support of improving water quality within Florida. The order directs the state to spend $3.5 billion over the next four years on Everglades restoration and water quality improvements. The order is an ambitious ask from ...

Islander proposes restoration of Matlacha

To the editor: On Saturday afternoon at the first membership meeting of the Matlacha Civic Association, I proposed a coordinated plan to restore Matlacha. The goal is to protect Matlacha, its residents, property owners, businesses and visitors from the next Hurricane Ian. Now is the time to ...