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Editorial: Paving paradise

Mar 6, 2023 – Sun staff
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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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Keep AMI low-rise

Reference recent “bombshell” articles; it appears money and greed have purchased Bradenton power. Busting height restrictions will destroy our “old Florida” uniqueness and ignores our less…
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January 26, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Home rule at risk

I would like to thank you for your coverage of the controversial local bills being introduced by Rep. Will Robinson. It is extremely important that we educate all on the dire consequences of…
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January 17, 2023
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: There will be no winners

The recent bombshell by the state delegation to undermine Island height restrictions, and potentially to dissolve the Island cities, reminds me of when I was younger. Two headstrong, spoiled children…
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November 30, 2022
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: A bone for every dog

I would like to thank The Sun for placing two articles in their paper for donations of Nylabones for the dogs at the County shelter. We have gotten some wonderful donations from residents all over M…
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November 14, 2022
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Goodbye for now

I am most proud of my “resident” platform. I ran on that and always held true to it. As I reached out as I bicycled and rode through the neighborhoods, I always let people know that I valued their in…
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November 7, 2022
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: Leaders, preserve Island character

Years ago, I attended the Aqua by the Bay hearings where I was introduced to a typical MO: A corporation requests a special exception which is not supposed to have a negative impact, but it usually d…
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