From an email, unedited, posted with permission from the author:

Dear Sirs,
I just wanted to thank you for stepping up on the purchase of Pleasure House Point. Your leadership on this issue has made it possible and directly affects the quality of life for the Shore Drive corridor. We hope there will be walking/biking trails around the perimeter of the parcel.

I also want to thank you for listening to the Shore Drive community regarding the speed limit change. I know you have taken a lot of heat for this decision from commuters, but as a resident who has to access Shore Drive every day, I can assure you your decision will save lives and not because of pedestrians.

Entering the road from a full stop with cars routinely traveling at 55-60 mph is like entering a highway with no ramp. In many places, visibility down the road is not adequate for those speeds as well. From direct experience I can tell you it was only a matter of time before a disaster happened. I believe a new bride was killed trying to enter the roadway after her wedding at Baylake Church sometime ago. A highway through the middle of a residential area is what we had.

I have never written anyone in the city before, but these two decisions moved me to write you to acknowledge your actions on these two issues. I commend you.

Sincerely,
Mike Taylor
Ocean Park

Thank for allowing us to post your email Mike.

Have your own “letter to the editor”?

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Please let us know if you’d like us to set that up.