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Guest Commentary: The Yacht Club Ballroom

On Wednesday, at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, (not a voting meeting) there was consensus given to the city manager to continue the plans for demolition of the Yacht Club Ballroom. These plans are based largely on the fact that the building was not maintained. It needed a roof, AC and ...

In memory and with gratitude

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we ...

Will the truth change your mind?

To the editor: The relentless outrage and persecution of Donald Trump has plagued America since he announced his candidacy for President. The fact that he was a DC outsider was what his supporters chalked this up to. We saw him as a person who would in fact drain the swamp but unfortunately ...

Matlacha water quality issues

To the editor: Regarding Matlacha and issues with water quality, they need to look in their own backyard because that is the source of their problem. According to the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Partnership, the South Florida Water Management District (and other agencies or ...

Memorial Day

To the editor: Memorial Day is observed every year. It was traditionally observed on May 30 but now observed on the last Monday in May. This is the day when the entire nation pays tribute to its active military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the people of our now ...

Options if financing falls through late

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I intended to close on a new home next week. A friend of mine had promised to loan the money I need for the purchase, about $200,000. Yesterday, he called to advise a family member had a serious medical issue arise, and that he no longer could fund the loan. I already ...