Comments by 25yearsonmarco

Written on Guest commentary: There's more to the story of Lely High suspensions:

Having a child at Lely, and another that may go to Lely, I feel the need to comment on this. I also feel that the parent needs to realize that a lighter is used and needed only for a few things. Why would your son have a lighter? the coaches obvious knew why! The coach was correct. However, would the same discipline been given to the black student-athletes at Lely? I have seen the difference already in sports and this applies to Lely and before Lely, I think that the decision of the coaches were correct but the decisions of fairness need to be across the board and not changed because of black or white skin color! Fairness and discipline everyone the same.

Written on UPDATE: Waiting and hoping: Young dog bite victim seeks help :

We have other options for a dog park, and wonderful park on North Barfield, with a lake and walking paths.. THIS IS WHERE THE DOGS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED, Our stupid council.. and the city will pay the price for putting a dog park at the local kids park.It is a great idea, (at a different location on Marco.. we have other park options) and should be changed immediately, this happening before the dog park is even open should be a wake up call. People do not have common sense, and pets do not act proper at all times, and many dogs are nervous around kids, and large crowds and the dog bites will happen again and again. Marco, please speak up and put this much needed dog park.. at the other park on North Barfield, or find another location. Your kids or grand kids could be next and it could be a more serious attack or horiffic bite scarring a kid physically and emotionally for life. Wake up Marco, this is a stupid place for a much needed Dog Park!

Written on Marco campus: Blue sky, green concepts :

Applaud this group, they are looking out for children that will someday be the future of Marco. We support this cause it is good for Marco. We also agree with Ed above, this is a good cause and it is nice to hear that others can and will help with fund raising.

Written on Guest Commentary: Facts not fiction - The buying of the water system:

I went back and read this article again, as I was a supporter of our city owning our water, it sounded like a good idea when it was sold to all of us citizens and I supported and voted for city water. I never dreamed that my water bills would go from approx $40 a month (1989) to $250 a month (2009) which is what we now average a month. I would like to say that we were never told of such increases before and I truly believed that rates would have stayed reasonable with city owned water. Ed Foster says the above well. We do all need to get along on this island so maybe it is time to find a new paradise. Issler I agree with you on some issues, but the water bills & rates on Marco and Arceri, we disagree on.

Written on Letter to the Editor: Just the facts:

Let's all try to get along. We all have different opinions and maybe it is time to just move on to another area. Yes, leave Marco. Many families every day are leaving, as it is getting very difficult to afford our paradise. I hate to say it is time to perhaps throw in the towel but I see no end to the spending and unfairness. Our family will not be able to keep affording to live on paradise at the increasing rate of tax and fees each year.

Written on Guest Commentary: Facts not fiction - The buying of the water system:

Well John Arceri and Ed Issler are not the majority.. but they would both like to pat egos and play slap ass with each other, and believe that everyone on this Island are idiots, except only their chosen few. I agree with Shadow..Shut Up John, and Please Shut Up Ed!
You are ruining our island with your ego and money spending crew.. get a canoe and find another island. TODAY!

Written on Guidry offers free school physicals:

well said, I haven't followed Dr. Guidry. I do recall a couple of problems with council, parking, etc. but I have not followed enough the facts. Perhaps the blogs above have looked into his past, and the comments are just and fair. Facts and actions speak loud, good or bad.

Written on Guidry offers free school physicals:

please.. people.. what is wrong with you? this is a nice gesture and perhaps you are judging someone and not correct. I for one would take my kids there until I had all the proven facts. It is too bad that I already paid over $100 each for two physicals for two kids on our wonderful Island by another local doctor. Nice gesture. If this man did beat his wife (if correct) yes, I agree, he has serious issues. Is he trying to make up for being a wife beater by offering free physicals- perhaps he is trying to help the community, I do not know this doctor but I hate the way this Island just decides to beat up everyone they don't like.. be the better persons! please!

Written on REACTION: All torn up about Elkcam Circle closing:

Our city can and does take all land that they want and for whatever stupid reasons they can come up with. What road is next? Council what are we closing next, and how much more money are we spending to tie up more traffic? locals will have no roads around the traffic mess, soon. Little Government acts and spends like big government. Bad idea and stupid council!

Written on Jolley Bridge in line for $28 million in federal stimulus money:

$28 million dollar project.. this will not be enough for the new bridge.. watch Marco Island residents very carefuly this project.. will be another item that will eventually come out of your pockets.. NOTHING is free.. and this will not be. Marco City is in business to make money while managing and keeping our City beautiful.. we live on a very expensive Mark-up Island.. watch the results many years from now.

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