National elected officials garner all the attention, dealing with Iran and Green New Deals. But issues that matter just as much as those that will affect your neighborhood. Pickleball, anyone?

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Having to mitigate damaged sea grasses raises the cost of dredging canals exponentially. It's looking as though Longboat Key needs a pay plan similar to beach renourishment.

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Think back to the GI Bill and how those college vouchers gave our veterans total school choice.

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College's president didn't shut and lock the arts center door. When two sides want a deal to happen, they'll find a way.