Guidelines for Submitting Letters to the Editor

Coastal Breeze News welcomes the expression of readers’ opinions in the form of letters to the editor. Here are some basic guidelines for submitting a Letter to the Editor for consideration:

  • Coastal Breeze News will accept only one letter to the editor per letter writer, per 30-day period.
  • All letters must be 250 words or less. Coastal Breeze News reserves the right to print letters that exceed 250 words if a reduction of text would alter the intended message.
  • Letters must include first and last name, address of residency and phone number for verification purposes. Only your name and city(s) of residence will appear in print.
  • Publication of submitted letters and commentaries is at the sole discretion of Coastal Breeze News.
  • Letters must be original and not part of a letter writing campaign.
  • Letters may appear in print and/or on coastalbreezenews.com.
  • Coastal Breeze News reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, brevity and statement verification.

The above are general guidelines and Coastal Breeze News has the sole discretion on publication, format and medium for all letters to the editor.

Letters can be mailed to Coastal Breeze News, 1857 San Marco Road Suite 216C, Marco Island, FL 34145 or emailed to the Publisher at Val@coastalbreezenews.com.

Letters to the editor

Marco Island has been part of my life for nearly 40 years. I was born and raised here, spent some time away, and always hoped I would have the chance to come back and raise my own family on this …

Marco Island is facing serious challenges - water quality, city finances, quality of life concerns, and more. These issues require experienced and thoughtful leadership. That’s why I’m supporting …

Supporting Jason Bailey   As a fellow member of the Marco Island Planning Board, I have had the opportunity to see Jason Bailey’s leadership up close, and I believe he would be an …

Marco Island is more than a retirement destination. It’s a place to raise families, build businesses, educate children and create a future worth inheriting. As a parent, a daughter of a Marco …

In 1960, I came to Marco Island and discovered paradise. When I returned with my wife in 1982, I saw a changed island but still a paradise. We bought a condo. We became full-time residents in 2002 …

"LORD, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz...?” When you look at the contributions to the six City Council Candidates running for office on a 24-square-mile island are you aware enough to …

I am writing to endorse the Residents First candidates for Marco Island City Council: Teri Sommerfeld, Rick Woodworth, and Dennis Bartolucci. Public trust in Marco Island’s City …

For years, Marco Island’s water testing data appeared to show gradual nitrogen improvement in our canals. Clean Marco Waters questioned that narrative — because …

Marco Island is a place we call home. We want it to remain a safe, peaceful community where residents can enjoy the quality of life that brought us here. That is why I am voting for Teri Sommerfeld, …

I would like to voice my support for my friend and Marco Island City Council candidate Chris Ricci. I’m extremely glad he is running for City Council as he is exactly the type of person we need. He …

The purpose of this letter is to share why I support Teri Sommerfeld for election to Marco Island City Council. When I first heard Teri speak at a City Council meeting several years ago, I was …

We love Marco Island. We live here year-round and plan to stay here indefinitely. We don’t have many grievances, but the ones we do have are serious and, more …

I have had the pleasure of knowing Jason Bailey and his family for over 10 years. As a new family on the island, they were welcoming and helpful. As a mom with three children whom we chose to raise …

As a 15-year resident on Marco and an avid, daily five-mile-a-day walker (and biker) from the Esplanade to Cape Marco, I feel that my input could be useful. I would like the City to adopt, …

I am heartened by the strong alignment on broad priorities and the shared intent to preserve our quality of life among the candidates for Marco Island City Council. Because candidates share similar …

    I am proud to endorse Rick Woodworth for Marco Island City Council. Over the time I have known Rick, I have come to appreciate his commitment to Marco Island, as well as the …

As a member of MICA for more than twenty-five years, including twelve years on the Board and ten years as Board President, I feel compelled to comment on the service and dedication of Ruth and Dennis …

Marco Island deserves leaders who bring experience, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to our community—not just campaign promises. That is why I enthusiastically endorse Chris …

Local municipalities strive to address their community issues and seek qualified individuals to assist with solutions to those matters. Marco Island is no different. The citizens’ voices are heard …

I did not come to this endorsement quickly. I have served on the Marco Island Planning Board and MICA Board of Directors, attended countless City meetings, reviewed the Coastal Breeze News …

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