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Letter to the Editor: Mayor appreciates voters

Aug 27, 2024 – SUN contributor
July 17, 2024
By SUN contributor

Cleanup in aisle 3

To err is human, the old axiom goes, and we Republicans proved ourselves all too human in 2020 when we put Kevin Van Ostenbridge (KVO) on the Manatee County Board of Commissioners (commission). Now…
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July 17, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: Common sense

The right to free speech is protected by the First Amendment. It’s a long-held Constitutional right cherished by Americans and is the foundation of a free press. The vandals who took over the Capito…
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July 17, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: All’s fair in politics and party affiliation

Interim Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher thinks voters who switch their party affili ation to participate in closed primary races are engaging in “election interference.” Satcher…
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June 10, 2024
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Fond farewell

I was saddened to hear that Mayor Dan Murphy had decided not to run for reelection. But only for a minute, because I quickly realized how fortunate Anna Maria has been to have him as mayor for the pa…
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June 4, 2024
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Chamber extends thanks for golf tournament aid

On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, we extend a big “thank you” to the many golfers, sponsors, prize donors, business vendors and volunteers at our 25th Annual Golf Tournament for…
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June 4, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: Signed palm tree agreement better late than never

The now-signed maintenance, indemnification and hold harmless agreement for the flawed Bridge Street coconut palm tree planting project lists April 1 as the project commencement date, which fittingly…
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June 3, 2024
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: It’s horse, of course

The Suncoast Waterkeepers is a group which watches for problems within our local waters. They aren’t some government group, but one would think otherwise with comments from a recent Facebook post con…
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May 28, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: Palm trees and other shady endeavors

Someone once posed the question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?” The Sun poses a similar question: If the city attorney says there’s a signed agreement for t…
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May 21, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: Selling access to the sand

Manatee County commissioners are on a roll when it comes to disappointing their constituents. Despite overwhelming protests from the community, commissioners have approved $2.9 million for three pre…
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March 5, 2024
By Sun staff

Editorial: Strange changes

Anna Maria Island beachgoers lost their beloved fishing pier at Manatee Beach in 2009. There were some good reasons; principally, it was a safety hazard due to its deteriorating condition, lifeguards…
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