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Cleanup in aisle 3

Jul 17, 2024 – SUN contributor
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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February 19, 2024
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Parking lot raises question

Reading about the idea of having 90 parking spaces (for 12 months at least) instead of building a hotel might sound weird – but if you can charge $15 per hour for each space – it multiplies! It ra…
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January 29, 2024
By SUN contributor

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…
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January 29, 2024
By SUN contributor

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…
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December 31, 2023
By Steve Borggren
November 21, 2023
By Sun staff

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…
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