To the Editor:

 The Boca Grande Childcare Center was a huge factor in the success of Native Gardens Florist. When the business was trying to get off the ground, this wonderful community made it possible for me to put my children in a wonderful learning environment where they thrived.

To the Editor:

The organizers of the 2011 Gasparilla Island Fishing Tournament would like to thank the area merchants and guides who made this year’s tournament a success.

To the Editor: In the summer of 2008, local guides and anglers met with the simple goal of identifying science-based projects, which would preserve our tarpon population and avoid collapses similar to those in Port Aransas, Texas and Homasassa. We decided that funding satellite tags was an effective first step.

To the Editor:

The Community Project Committee of the Planters Garden Club wanted to give a gift to the community in honor of one of our co-founders – Anna Bowditch – who was devoted to many island interests and activities.