Martin County and Stuart are at odds over an interlocal agreement having to do with the Brightline station. But that is all politics. If you ever see staff from one government interact with another there is no animosity or bad feelings.

Some may believe that if politicians are mad at each other their staff should be angry too. And at times there could be heated exchanges between them in service to conflicting goals, but they are the professionals and will be there long after the politicians change.

I can see some thinking of them as the local deep state but unlike the federal government. Local governments must abide by many more rules and regulations that can land them in trouble that the higher up governments impose. They keep commissioners and council members out of trouble.

So, when you see the county attorney laughing with the Stuart city attorney remember there is no animosity between the two. They are representing their clients to the best of their abilities. That is there job.

This week we bring you up to date on the city/county disagreement. There is also a column on the county’s problem child, the Martin County Fair. We have all our great columnists, nonprofit announcements, and a profile on Kevin Powers who represents both the old and new Indiantown.

Grab a cup of coffee and dig in to all our articles and columns.

Have a great Sunday Morning!