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Guest Commentary: Traffic will once again be hot topic in 2016
December 16, 2015 There is widespread agreement that traffic congestion on Sanibel in the 2015 season caused much discontent. more »»
Religious test for refugees debate goes on
December 9, 2015 To the editor: Currently, here is considerable debate over the use of a religious test to allow people fleeing Syria to be admitted to the US as refugees. more »»
CHR’s Mardi Gras an important fundraiser
December 9, 2015 To the editor: Having lived, worked and played on Sanibel for over 20 years, I have always been amazed at the generosity of businesses and individuals on Sanibel. more »»
Old-fashion Huxters look is no more
December 9, 2015 To the editor, Not sure if you can use this in you letters section but I know that I am not alone in this view! “Huxters — where are you? The old-fashioned quirky top-hatted Huxter sign which in... more »»
Giving props to June Sieber
December 2, 2015 To the editor: I’ve never sent a “letter to the editor” before, but I felt compelled to do so after reading June Sieber’ “Faces of Faith” column in The Islander issue, week of Nov. 25. more »»
Sanibel remaining a clean island
December 2, 2015 To the editor: As a recent “Florida” permanent resident, I was excited to be a part of this year’s Coastal Cleanup on Sanibel-Captiva Island. more »»
Guest Commentary: The facts about water quality
December 2, 2015 It is not difficult to argue that the beaches of Lee County are one of our most valuable assets. Tourism in Lee County generates almost $3 billion annually. more »»
The deluge is yet to come
November 25, 2015 To the editor:? The tourism industry has great plans for Sanibel. Traffic and crowding can only get wors. more »»
Guest Commentary: Whatever happened to Amendment 1?
November 25, 2015 Remember Amendment 1? That was the citizen-initiated Florida Land and Water Conservation Amendment to the Florida Constitution that was adopted by an overwhelming 75 percent of the votes cast in las... more »»
Hearts & Homes for Veterans thanks Noah’s Ark
November 18, 2015 To the editor: Hearts & Homes for Veterans, Inc. (HHV), a 501 3 nonprofit corporation, thanks the Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop for its very generous $500. more »»
Keep Sanibel, Sanibel!
November 18, 2015 To the editor: That was the motto of former Mayor of Sanibel and my mother, Carla B. Johnston. more »»
Common sense on dark skies
November 18, 2015 To the editor: Thank you Mr. Harrity for objecting to spending the taxpayers’ money on educating the public about dark skies. For a change, the comedians in city hall have shown some common sense. more »»
Good support for solar energy
November 18, 2015 To the editor: What a pleasure to see the large turnout for the San-Cap Solar Connect informational meeting sponsored by the Ding Darling Wildlife Society last wee. more »»
A solution to the traffic problem
November 11, 2015 To the editor: The beach closure at Blind Pass due to contamination by fecal bacteria and encroaching red tide provides the perfect solution to Sanibel’s intractable traffic. more »»
Keep Sanibel Sanibel
November 11, 2015 To the editor: Should John Raffensperger be the only one to shout out that the emperor has no clothes? Beginning with the Doc Ford hearing, he has not hesitated to do so. more »»
Making a plea to the readers on Sanibel
November 11, 2015 To the editor: To Whom It May Concern: I’ve had 2 Foreclosure cases a couple years apart Essentially, I bought my home in 2007 via my parents’ company which went out of business. more »»
Water quality awareness event planned for Nov. 8
November 4, 2015 To the editor: People have been standing on top of the FMB bridge everyday for 50 days straight now as a stand for clean water as a basic human right and to raise awareness about the harmful Lake... more »»
More guns mean more violence
November 4, 2015 To the editor: Good people do not need guns. Peace loving people are begging that we stop this now. more »»
A swimming party
October 28, 2015 To the editor: When the two red Sanibel fire trucks pulled in to the parking lot on Wednesday noon [October 14, 12:30 PM], I assumed the Rec Center was on fire. There was no fire. more »»
Guest Commentary: ‘Fracking’ benefits not worth costs
October 28, 2015 High pressure well stimulation is most commonly known as “Frackin. more »» |
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