Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 17, 2026
A big thank you
To: Judy Soden
I’m so glad that public works was able to improve the signage. Thanks go to Charlie Mopps and the...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 17, 2026
Electric Bicycle Regulations
To: Kelly Brown
Kelly, in researching this, I believe that Governor DeSantis vetoed this bill and it did not become law. Here is...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 10, 2026
A Grim Discovery on 15th Street
To: Sarasota City Commission
Early this morning there was a shooting at 15th street and Central, which sadly resulted in...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 10, 2026
Making Miracles (and Talking Taxes)
To: Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton
Since leaving my role as Longboat Key Mayor in March, I have become active...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 3, 2026
Non-tax revenue stream
To: Sarasota City Commissioner Liz Alpert
The city’s budget can get beat up by damages from traffic crashes. Inflation has been brutal over...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 3, 2026
Meeting today
To: Longboat Key Mayor Debra Williams
Thanks for your response. Please keep me in mind. Have a wonderful summer break. You all deserve it. ...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of June 26, 2026
Deputy City Manager Appointment
To: Sarasota City Commission
I am pleased to share that I have appointed Jennifer Jorgensen as the permanent Deputy City Manager for...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of June 26, 2026
Charter Review Committee
To: Longboat Key Commissioner Gary Coffin
Again, I’m sorry I missed the meeting, but the initial email below refers to a tentatively scheduled...
Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of June 19, 2026
Longboat Bridge
To: Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie
Did the Bradenton Beach Commission take a position on the proposed Longboat Key Bridge?
James G. Haft
Longboat Key
Longboat Bridge
To:...
Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of June 12, 2026
Canal Navigation Maintenance Program
To: Longboat Town Commission
My wife and I reside in the Fairway Bay community of Bay Isles and are fortunate to have...