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Written on UPDATE: Chairman Rob Popoff returns home from hospital healthy:

Get well Rob.

Glenn Walton

Written on Guest Commentary: Parking - There’s a right way and a wrong way:

Speaking of swale parking, I notice during events that condo associations will rope off areas and put condo people out on the swale to stop people from parking in the swale. Is this within their rights? You state that owner’s property stops at the sidewalk.

Written on Is Marco Island going to the dogs?:

These comments really bother me. The city and Bryan Milk are trying their best to provide services for everyone. There are discussions going on presently on how to add more athletic fields for children. It is not as if this was a choice between dogs and children. From what I understand this location was picked because it provided the least amount of interference with athletic fields. As a city we need to provide services to all citizens. The dog part as designed will not require a great deal of money to get up and running. This was a low cost Island improvement. I have a great deal of confidence in the Island’s Park and Recreation Department’s ability to identify and develop suitable areas for athletic fields. I just wish that every once and a while someone could give our city official a pat on the back instead of complaining. They cannot satisfy everyone all the time. But I can tell you they are working hard to satisfy everyone and listening to what people are asking for. Some things are just easier to get done in a hurry. After all what is this an acre of land. I really do not thing it would be any good as an athletic field. However designating it as a Dog Park does make some citizens of our Island feel like the city is listening to them. Please remember we are an island of individuals with different needs.

Written on Marco community stunned by death of former high-ranking city official Greg Niles:

I only knew Greg for a short time. He was one of the nicest people I have ever been around. He always took the time to say hello and spend some time chatting with you. He will definitely be missed.

Written on In the New South, you have to hunt for taste of the Old:

Being from eastern North Carolina I have eaten many a meal at Wilber’s Barbecue. I really miss the eastern North Carolina barbecue. I always make time for a sampling when I am home.

Written on A philanthropist and friend dies on Marco:

Larry was a great man. I am pleased to have met him and also to have worked with him on a few fundraisers

Written on Business Spotlight: Krispy Kreme and Barnie’s Coffee:

Great news. I have missed having Krispy Kreme on the island.

Written on The history of pizza:

Another Great Article Tom! Always enjoy your writing.

Written on Islanders bid fond farewell to Father Pat:

Father Pat will be missed on this Island. He is a great ambassador for the Catholic Church as well as a great resident of Marco Island. Father Pat gives us all something to strive for. His positive impact on this Island will be missed. However, I can say the people of Ft. Myers will be getting a great priest.

Written on Island Hopper: We love the ‘80s — and so much more!:

This is a great article. Bimini’s is a great.

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