In the interest of transparency, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability, I urge the City of Marco Island to commission a comprehensive operational audit of its municipal departments, - …

I want to be absolutely clear:  I stand fully with Chairman Erik Brechnitz.  He did exactly what a responsible, ethical, elected official should do when confronted with serious audit failures …

I would like to raise ongoing and serious concerns regarding Councilor Brechnitz’s conduct, performance, and overall fitness to serve on the Marco Island City Council.  At a recent city council …

To:  Florida Department of Transportation In the past week, 3 green and white FDOT "Alligator Alcatraz" directional signs were posted around the intersection of US 41 and SR 29.  Who at FDOT …

The July 14th meeting of the Marco Island City Council showcased the ongoing dysfunction that has emerged since the election of the new councilors. Deb Henry's berating and insulting of Erik …

After watching the July 7 council meeting and then spending five hours live streaming the July 14 session, I feel compelled to speak out. Chair Brechnitz displayed an alarming lack of leadership. His …

On July 7th, City Council Chair Brechnitz took the unprecedented and irresponsible step of publicly alleging wrongdoing in the City Audit without verified evidence and demanding the resignation of …

Dear Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Uthmeier, Don’t make the same mistake Florida avoided 55 years ago.  I’m urging you to STOP the reckless plan to build an “Alligator Alcatraz” …

The proposed “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Everglades is a disaster in the making for Collier County and Florida. Governor DeSantis’s claim of “emergency powers” to justify …

The July 7 waterways workshop may be a turning point, much like the trolley pilot confirmed the loss of confidence in our representatives and kicked the incumbents out. If this workshop is structured …

The city of Marco Island needs to eliminate the cavalier attitude it has in regards to the collection of fines for code violations or any violation of our Marco Island laws. If I get a traffic fine, …

Did you know that buying bottled water is not only expensive, but it can also be bad for your health? Many people in our community buy bottled water because they think it’s cleaner or safer. But …

Before jumping to a convenient blame on Marco Island canal water quality, I would first agree that there are most likely issues with our canals. Having served on City Council (2008 - 2012), we knew …

The FDEP issued a compliance warning letter to the Marco sewage plant on April 21, 2025. There are numerous "out of compliance" issues. The most critical is described below: over application of …

Medical emergencies don’t wait for the “right” time or place. Sometimes, they happen when you least expect them—like 8:00 AM on a quiet Monday at the marina. Just a couple of weeks ago, …

The American people are tired of deceit, lies, and decisions lacking common sense. The insinuation that the Democratic Party would have based all policy decisions on data-driven studies is …

I was listening to 92.5 Fox News this morning and the host, Michael Opelka, was talking about the incident with Marco Island Councilor Tamara Goehler's ethics violation and subsequent fine. The …

C-Hawq is a collaboration of businesses specializing in publicly funded projects for municipality, county, and state governments. For reasons unknown to me, the City granted these folks a Special …

Recently on Marco, there have been changes for the benefit of those of us who have reached the age to think about what's next. I, for one, was looking at the next possible phase of life with The …

Since Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second term on January 20, 2025, the administration’s actions have mirrored the detailed recommendations of Project 2025 - a comprehensive conservative …