Letters

Councilor questions handling of e-mail Full story »

After reading an article in the Marco Eagle that Kelly Farrell wrote, it became clear to me that all of you on the City Council need to be directly contacted immediately. Full story »

Collection of Recent Letters to the Editor Full story »

As the almost past president of the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, I got to know a lot of people in 2008. I attended countless ribbon cutting ceremonies, dozens of meetings, networking events and parties and participated in some sentimental awards ceremonies.
Whether it was new or experienced business people, committed teachers, award winning students, dedicated volunteers or outspoken political figures or just some of the island’s temperamental characters and outspoken letters-to-the-editors writers or bloggers, I enjoyed their insights, camaraderie and their passionate personalities.
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Mr. Dick Adams wrote (Dec. 12) taking issue with my opinion concerning Marco bond insurer’s (MBIA) “bankruptcy” resulting in Marco’s need to self-insure approximately $6.5 million for investor protection.
Mr. Adams felt that MBIA is not bankrupt and that Marco is not self-insured and therefore my opinion is not an informed one. I respectfully disagree.
Bankruptcy is defined as the inability to pay a debt, meet an obligation or perform a contractual agreement. MBIA’s inability to maintain the AAA grading of Marco’s bonds, which is why we contracted with them, clearly meets these tests. However, like Detroit’s auto industries and possibly for similar reasons, MBIA has avoided the protection of a declared legal bankruptcy.
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Island residents write to Marco Eagle Editor, Bill Green, about protected Bald Eagles on Tract K, city finances and thoughts about the Eagle charging $.50 at newsstands. Full story »

I wanted to write and thank the folks on Marco for their patience and kindness.
To those who brought cold drinks out to the guys, that came out and asked questions when they didn’t understand they dynamics of what was going on. To those who opened their homes (Angelo and your lovely wife) and made some of the best meals. A kind word and a smile truly go a long way. Full story »

Kudos to letter writer Angela Herring. She certainly hit the nail on the head with regard to the needless and unnecessary killing of captured iguanas. Captured iguanas could humanely and easily be relocated elsewhere so they could live out their lives in peace. Full story »

Fathers across the country are watching Florida’s new custody provisions (Marco Eagle, It’s The Law, Nov. 14). Shared parental responsibility is not new. Usually it means mom’s share is 86 percent and dad’s share is 14 percent (i.e., every other weekend).
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I am horrified. One of the reasons I have always been so proud to live here is the great respect that I thought we had for those who were here before us.
I knew that there was a decision to deplete the number of iguanas on the island, which I never understood, although I am not afraid of reptiles. I did not understand that they would be frozen to death.
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Marco citizens are questioning City Manager Steve Thompson’s selection of Fire Chief Mike Murphy to investigate the sexual harassment complaint by Bryan Housewert against his former supervisor Mary MacBane. Full story »

The music originating at the Star Bar at the Esplanade, ever more frequently and loudly, is ruining the enjoyment of peaceful evenings for many of the residents surrounding Smokehouse Bay. Full story »

I do ride my bike in your neighborhood (Mr. Kirstein) every Saturday and Sunday about 7:20 a.m., maybe it’s to early for the iguanas to be up and active.
I have a few tips if you want to discourage iguanas from eating your landscaping try planting some of the following plants: Milkweed, pentas, oleander, citrus or crotons.
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Thank you, Mr. Keister, for being the voice of reason at the last council meeting when you asked for a discussion for delaying the sewer project in light of our difficult economical times. You showed great prudence in recognizing that many in your constituency are struggling financially whether they voted for or against STRP. Full story »

Russ Colombo’s Letter to Editor (Oct.31) regarding a City Hall sexual harassment allegation being investigated by Fire Chief Murphy reads like a comedy theatre review found in the NY Times! Thanks for sharing it with us. Full story »