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Letter to the Editor: Island Shopping Center needs sprucing

May 1, 2023 – SUN contributor
April 3, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: The good fight

If there is anything positive that comes from the recent attacks on home rule, it is how this threat has brought people from all over the world together in a fight to save Anna Maria Island and the t…
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March 13, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Parking garage won’t solve problems

On March 1, I attended a Town Hall Meeting in Holmes Beach conducted by County Commissioner George Kruse. The main topic of the meeting was the traffic issues on Anna Maria Island and the proposed pa…
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March 6, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: When is it enough?

When do the builders and developers have enough money so that they will stop destroying what used to be a great place to live, Anna Maria Island? When will there be enough monster homes built by o…
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March 6, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: What is AMI’s carrying capacity?

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the Division of Recreation and Parks has the responsibility of planning the use and management of Florida’s public lands and water areas…
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February 28, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Show some respect

I have to express my disappointment at the lack of respect and consideration the Holmes Beach commission gave to the two residents that got up to speak at Tuesday’s meeting. The residents…
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February 7, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Message to state representatives

I strongly oppose your efforts to do away with home rule on Anna Maria Island. The three cities are unique, which adds to the appeal of the Island, and they deserve to rule themselves accordi…
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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Try ‘park and ride’

My family and I have visited Anna Maria Island for more than 30 years and we have witnessed firsthand how the place is strangling itself with its popularity. Our three-month stay ends at the…
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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Dissolution of AMI cities

The state of Florida appears to have a strong legal argument for the authorization of the founding and dissolution of cities. However, if you take a step back, the formation of cities is comm…
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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Open letter to AMI representatives

This is a copy of the letter I have sent to: Rep. Will Robinson Jr. Rep. Mike Beltran Rep. Tommy Gregory Sen. Jim Boyd Sen. Joe Gruter Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbri…
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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Robinson right

First of all, I am a believer of home rule. However, when a government creates an atmosphere of dictatorial leadership, it has failed and must be changed. It is time for a change and I think…
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