When I first started Friends & Neighbors, I would go to my office on a Saturday morning and have it written and sent to mostly my constituents by about noon.

Those days are now over. I am putting this edition to bed on Saturday morning before it is to go out on Sunday. I have already started writing for the next one. 

Covering Stuart has become a full-time job since the change in commissions last August. If it isn’t one thing it’s another that they are trying to change. I imagine the budget is next on the Collins hit list. How many people will lose their jobs, I couldn’t tell you. But I will tell you the savings to any one taxpayer will be negligible. That is the Florida system.

Speaking of Stuart, so much has happened in the past few weeks that there is an abundance of coverage. We also have Martin County, Sewall’s Point, the School Board and Jupiter Island. 

David Hafner, Andy Noble, Pastor Chad, and many more have their columns this week. We have some unusual letters that you should read. And don’t forget our nonprofit section. If you know of one that is not sending us their releases and other announcements you should make sure they do. We want to publish as much about that world as possible.

Your friends and neighbors should be receiving their very own copy on Sunday’s. And if you want to become a contributor, drop me a line. 

Have a great Sunday Morning!