Opinion
January 29, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners stall library board appointments
On Jan. 23, I listened to the Manatee County Commission meeting. It has been about a year of discussion to expand the current “volunteer” Library Citizen’s Advisory Board. After the ordinance passed…
January 29, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Climate Champions awards
I am writing to express my appreciation for this year’s Climate Champions Award nominees.
On Feb. 15, The Climate Adaptation Center (CAC) will honor five amazing individuals who have made contributi…
December 31, 2023
November 21, 2023
Public comment fiasco avoided – somewhat
John Burns is a First Amendment champion.
The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Commission member asked the right questions
of the board’s attorney last week when the attorney tried to discourage…
October 2, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Kids want wetlands preserved
Dear Manatee County Commissioners,
We are kids who live in Manatee County and the surrounding areas. We love our community and our environment. We are sunset watchers. We are kayakers of mangrove sw…
October 2, 2023
Guest Editorial: Wild AMI depends on us
Anna Maria Island provides more than pristine water and white sand beaches for residents and visitors. As one of Florida’s west coast barrier Islands, it is ecologically diverse and an important habi…
September 24, 2023
The importance of socializing your child early
By Pam Bertrand
As the director at School For Constructive Play, my 30ish years in early childhood education have produced many parent questions.
Some questions are asked in a panic, “She touched…
September 12, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Garage would ruin appeal of Manatee Beach
This is in response to the Aug. 23 edition of the Anna Maria Island Sun, “Beach parking garage fight continues.”
I just want to add my voice in support of the comments made by Holmes Beach Police Ch…
September 4, 2023
Where have all the volunteers gone?
Election season is coming up and it’s a strange one this year on Anna Maria Island, mainly because there are no elections being held in any of the three cities. All the qualified candidates are incum…
July 24, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Add beaches, not garages
My wife and I have been homeowners in Manatee County for 30 years and permanent residents for about half that time. We now reside full-time on Anna Maria Island, where we built a new home in 2014. It…









