Opinion
January 26, 2023
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…
January 26, 2023
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…
January 26, 2023
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…
January 26, 2023
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…
January 17, 2023
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…
November 30, 2022
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…
November 14, 2022
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…
November 7, 2022
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…
October 31, 2022
Letter to the Editor: County leaders should support Holmes Beach
As a descendant of the Holmes family who built Holmes Beach, Mayor Judy Holmes Titsworth exudes the same passion and love for this city as her father, mother and grandparents. Her family’s aim was to…
October 25, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Bayfest supporters
On behalf of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, we would like to take this opportunity to extend a big “thank you” to the many amazing individuals and organizations who helped us orga…









