I am writing to express serious concerns about the proposed $6.42 million plan to connect the north and south canals on Marco Island for waterquality improvement. Based on available tidal data and …

Donald Trump is using the presidency not to serve the country, but to plaster his name across it. At the Kennedy Center, his hand-picked board voted to rename the building the “TrumpKennedy …

Collier County recently lost two remarkable leaders whose lives were defined not by titles or recognition, but by service, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to others. Dr. Jaclynn Faffer and …

In his 2021 report to city council, Dr. Harper recommended “Take care of thereuse water (nutrients) first, wait one year and see what happens.” Strip the nutrients out of the reuse water stream …

Some people recently suggested that only canal-front homeowners should pay for Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT). That’s simply not how our wastewater system works. Here are the facts:  • …

I attended the City Council Meeting on 12/8/25 to express my support for the proposed Coastal Habitat and Water Quality (CHAWQ) Canal Dredging Project. One only has to visit the King’s Bay …

The Trump administration has orchestrated a purge of women from leadership positions across federal agencies and the military. The U.S. military is left with no women in a four-star general or …

Nazis. Just hearing the word used to make our skin crawl. They were depicted as ugly, cruel, syphilitic ogres, goose-stepping to atrocities. What happened? Hitler advocate Nick Fuentes has a huge …

Florida stands at a crossroads. Redistricting is more than drawing lines—it is the moral question of who is valued, who is represented, and whose voice is heeded in government. The reshaping of …

In Florida, ICE’s reach extends far beyond its stated mission. What is often portrayed as an agency focused only on undocumented immigrants with criminal records has ensnared lawful residents and …

Dialogue regarding Marco Island’s canal water quality reminds me of the movie Groundhog Day. Conversations go on and on with no resolution. The City has publicly acknowledged that our waters are …

For a number of years now, I have been riding my bike through Mackle Park and I am always impressed with our community that supports and maintains such a well-planned dog park. I am a dog owner and …

Marco Island water canals are badly contaminated with algae blooms from the elevated levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in reused sewage water (gray water) for landscape irrigation and golf …

Marco Island’s November 17 reorganization vote is far more than routine. It is a test of whether this Council can put principle above politics.  Chairman Erik Brechnitz has been right all …

I am writing again about the safety concerns at the canine dog park. I have requested soil so we can fill holes as they appear, so nobody trips and breaks a bone. I did get one pile of dirt after my …

I attended the October 22 meeting of the Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, my primary interest being the final report on the one-year testing of non-toxic rat bait at Mackle Park. The …

Dear City Councilors: It was very disturbing to observe and listen to the discussion regarding the audit and our auditor during the October 20th council meeting. When City Manager McNees, assistant …

The United States stands at a demographic crossroads. With our birth rate sunk to just 1.6 children per woman—well below the replacement level—our population is aging, the labor force is …

Mr. Shaw’s latest editorial continues to display his biased left-sided view of the world. His diatribe suggesting President Trump interferes in free market capitalism because he suggests a company …

Florida’s proposals to eliminate school vaccine mandates for children is driven by political forces that seek to frame public health protections as government overreach - despite public support and …