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HOAs serve a purpose

To the editor: Recently a bill (HB 657) was introduced into the Florida legislature. This bill is intended to make it  easier to disband HOAs. This bill, if enacted, will be a disaster for owners of condos (COA) or single family homeowners in an HOA. While HB 657 is intended to provide ...

ICE actions are cruel, inhumane and illegal

To the editor: The United States has 52 million immigrants, most of whom are here legally. Trump has promised to expel a million immigrants a year, starting with “violent criminals.” ICE has kidnapped and detained 66,000 individuals, 50% with no criminal record. Those with violent ...

Many thanks

To the editor: I would like to give a shoutout to those community members who showed up for the Yacht Club of Matlacha Christmas boat parade. The club only had a few member’s boats committed to the parade due to boats currently in the shop or not replaced since Milton. Thanks for taking ...

Guest Commentary | Practicing gratitude through the holidays and beyond

In the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to overlook the small moments that bring us joy. The holiday season naturally invites us to slow down and recognize what truly matters. Whether it’s reconnecting with loved ones, taking part in meaningful traditions or simply ...

Think before you speak

To the editor: This opinion column was in many papers across the county last week and it is so revealing I thought a letter to point out the hypocrisy was in order. New York Times opinion writer David Brooks wrote a column last weekend, “What I love When I Love America.” It states that ...

Is the American Dream no longer possible?

To the editor: Recently, many professions were declassified by the Department of Education, making it almost impossible for students who want to go into healthcare (nurse, physical therapist, physician assistant, audiologist), architecture, accounting, education, social work, public health, ...