The proposed expansion of Rose Marina deserves careful scrutiny by Marco Island residents and public officials.  For many years, waterfront property owners have enjoyed views of Factory Bay that …

Does corruption have to be a partisan issue? Aren't the participants in these schemes, the grifters, picking the pockets of devoted followers of every Party, independents, and the politically …

At the June 1 City Council meeting, and earlier in the day by email to the Audit Advisory Committee, City Finance Manager Carol McDermott and City Manager Casey Lucius informed the Council that the …

I am extremely disappointed in your treatment of my kayak ramp proposal.  -You received my detailed White Paper on this proposal. Only Councilor Schwan had the courtesy to respond.  - I …

A welcome letter to the editor appeared last week from Anna Horrigan,“Noise is Normal.” Many, many island residents agree with her assessment and comments that children and noise are part of a …

To all my friends and fellow citizens of Marco Island: I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to write letters, make phone calls, and send emails to the City …

At the May 4, 2026,Marco Island City Council meeting, the council passed an ordinance to upgrade the Marco Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to achieve Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) nutrient …

Marco Island is again playing with fire and government overreach. I’ve seen this movie before, and it costs taxpayers when it’s time to pay the piper. Recent efforts to impose a stricter noise …

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Marco Island City Council voted to approve a plan to spend $849,000 to tear down and fully replace the Winterberry beach access boardwalk. They agreed to spend City …

The “Broken Windows Theory,” introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, suggests that when visible disorder goes unaddressed, communities slowly begin accepting …

I am truly appalled at the recent online cyberbullying against Marco Island City Councilor Schwann.  It is not OK for the trolls of Marco to personally attack councilor Schwann, but to do it under …

As a grandmother of three, I appreciate the joy kids have when giggling and enjoying our pool.  The speaker in the April 20 city council meeting condemned children for having fun. Asking kids …

In Collier County, many of us care about low taxes, safe communities, and stable, predictable government. Recent national policies delivered some of that—but the way power is being centralized in …

I had the privilege of serving with Eric Brechnitz on the Marco Island City Council from 2020-2024. I always admired his grace under pressure, quick wit, and extensive knowledge of City and County …

Dear Members of the City Council, Protecting sea turtles during their nesting and hatching season is critical to preserving these vulnerable and ecologically important species. Sea turtles are an …

 In your recent piece, “Just War,” you raise moral questions worth examining. But any discussion of justice in war must begin with a full accounting of Iran’s long and violent record — a …

The process to hire Marco Island’s next city manager has been flawed from the beginning. Moments after former City Manager McNees resigned last November, Councilor Champagne immediately moved to …

Kudos to Stephen Gray for his op-ed “A Practical Plan to Fix Our Noise Ordinance” in the April 16-22 edition of Coastal Breeze. What first stood out to me was his choice of the word …

Bravo, Councilor Gray. You are clearly on the right track here. I support your efforts and thank you for keeping your campaign promise. I am proud to have supported the right person to protect the …

Unfortunately, Mr. Shaw’s column again exudes Trump Derangement Syndrome. First amendment constitutional law of the United States supports “separation of church and state” for a …