The elections are over. There are a few more wrinkles to resolve like the two school board races that now will have runoffs in November. There were a few upsets, such as Indiantown, where the three incumbents lost their re-elections. And of course, the election of Chris Collins to the District 2 Martin County Commission.

It is no secret that Mr. Collins is not my favorite elected official. But I have hope that with the bigger job, he will elevate his game. For the time being until he settles into his county role, I will refrain from using terms like “Boss” or “Machine” to describe him. Time will tell whether this leopard can change his spots.

I sincerely hope that the heat breaks before too much longer. When temperatures are in the mid-90s and the “feel like” temperatures are in the low one-hundreds, it is way too hot.

We can report that the language for Amendment 3 has been rewritten by the Attorney General to be more understandable and not sound like a political ad. It will be on the November ballot. It is up to the voters to decide. I will be explaining the amendment and separate the fiction from fact in subsequent editions.

This week we will explore the local election results. Stuart looks like it will revert to a different majority. The city received the last piece in funding for the new railroad bridge. In another matter, the county commission overruled the administrator regarding the issuance of a permit. You can read about it all here.

Dr. Michele gives her take on adaptogens, Frank of the Humane Society on working cats, Stacy regarding her father’s collectables, and Doctor Lou regarding the mind. These and other columnists have written their words for your reading pleasure.

Look at our Constitutional Officer announcements. We have nonprofits filling us in on their organizations plus a list of great articles for you to read.

Sit back, pour yourself another cup and spend Sunday morning with us.

Have a great Sunday Morning!