To the editor:I heard Rep. Rooney's remarks that he will consider being open to the impeachment inquiry. I thank him.As Rooney's constituent I am asking that he stand up as a statesman and support the impeachment of Trump. He is much worse than Nixon on many levels.Seeking help from a foreign ...
To the editor:About six months ago a new Cabinet appointee to the Trump Administration said he was excited to be a part of the team doing so many great things in foreign policy.I saw no significant accomplishment then and as well as no accomplishments now. And as for the current mess we've ...
After the last prolonged outbreak of red tide and blue-green algae it seemed every politician vowed to "do something."The spin from the last session was that the Florida Legislature produced "the most Everglades-friendly budget in Florida history." And, yes, funds were budgeted for reservoirs ...
By SARAH ASHTON and JIM METZLERThe water surrounding the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge looks immeasurably better than it did a year ago. So, is this the time to celebrate the end of our water-related issues? Not even close. This is the time to be thankful for the progress that ...
To the editor:The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has adopted the following resolution:FORT MYERS BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCERESOLUTION NO. 19-01A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT MYERS BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORTING GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS' STRONG COMMITMENT TO WATER QUALITY, ...
To the editor:I had the pleasure of meeting potential Town Council candidate Jim Atterholt and his wife Brenda, just prior to his very informative interview on "Beach Talk Radio," Saturday, Oct. 12. (Be sure to listen to the interview if you have not already done so!) To say the least, I was ...
To the editor:Always been interesting to me how some folks who question local government decisions get themselves elected to that office and decide those who question their decisions are renegades or, worse, troublemakers interfering in the public good.Those willing to question government ...
The headlines out of Washington DC are hard to miss. Congress is talking about impeachment, investigations, continuing resolutions and perpetually campaigning. But here at home your local government is quietly working to serve you and to protect your quality of life day in and day out.In ...
Energy impacts all of us all day, every day. From producing our food, powering our homes and devices, moving around our communities, and driving our industries, energy is the foundation of our daily lives.Meanwhile, climate change poses a growing threat to our state, our economy and our very ...
In our recent guest commentary, we discussed the fact Florida Forever is Florida's premier conservation and recreation lands acquisition program. We also discussed how Florida Forever could have a positive impact on the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. In this one, we will discuss ...