Can Sunrunners lose some of their dedicated lanes? | June 25th
More density
For Sunrunner riders, it is a way of moving forward with public transport in the Tampa Bay Area. It’s a mistake to take away some of the Sunrunner’s dedicated lanes. The challenge in the future is density. Without urban density, an important concept of new urbanism, you can never imagine a high ridership. All future routes should consider the issue of density before the lines are constructed.
Patrick Dowd, holiday
Can Sunrunners lose some of their dedicated lanes? | June 25th
Bass lane failure
Unlike other parts of the city’s Sprawl, the appropriate area of St. Petersburg is not so broad or long. Luckily, this reader lives Smack in the middle of the city. In short, that means this septure genarian can walk his rattling old bike and get close to anywhere in town in about an hour. So why do you spend more than two hours managing the bus route to cross the same distance? Like it or not, the only practical way to move and remove lanes to accommodate empty buses is probably the car.
Mark Campbell, St. Petersburg
My daughter’s suicide was linked to online bullying. Here’s the solution | Column, June 19th
Prevents suicide
My heart broke when I read a column by Cheryl McCormick Brown, who shares details about losing his daughter to commit suicide three years ago. As a mom, I can’t imagine the weight of that loss.
McKenna’s suicide was preventable. To attack her character and reputation, people around her weapons attacked modern technology. While trying to navigate her teen years, she had to carry the weight of some traumatic life events that no one should have experienced, including sexual assault, sexual violence, harassment, cyberbullying.
Many of us are parents or have children in our lives. When they move into adulthood, we expect them to face struggles. Knowing how to support them as they navigate normal childhood adversity is challenging and completely overwhelming to know what to do when McKenna faces the situation she has experienced. No matter what you or your loved one is facing, help is always available.
Tell your family and friends about how you feel. Consult with your therapist or doctor. And at a moment of crisis, dial 988 and staff can be used 24/7. It can provide emotional support and connection to resources, regardless of the situation you or your loved one is facing.
Clara Reynolds, Tampa
*The letter writer is the president and CEO of Tampa Bay Crisis Center.
US bomb Iran’s nuclear facility | June 22nd
It’s far left
President Donald Trump bombed Iran, saving hundreds of lives on both sides, halting the bombing and war on its orbit. The first thing the madman on the left does is want to bounce him each. It shows who they are on. The Democrats on the far left are 80% to 20% margin on the wrong side of almost every problem. With such policies, they will remain in political darkness for decades.
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Rays’ Rambling | June 22nd
Rays Home
Times staff writer Mark Topkin said Patrick Zarapsky’s connection with Gov. Ron de Santis could play the Hillsboro County state fairgrounds for the new baseball stadium. Whether Zalupski or someone else will purchase the ray, new owners should consider this site. Easy access from Orlando and Tampa. Maybe it could even stop along high-speed train routes on bright lines? It definitely deserves a different view.
Rich Lynch, Zephyr Hills
The US strike failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear site, according to an information report, June 23
Race for the mayor
Tampa mayoral elections are still two years away, but the ripple effects of US military action in Iran are already being felt at home here. Tampa residents, including myself, have seen a global event where concerns are growing, especially as they affect energy prices, economic stability and public safety.
Tampa is more than just another American city. With the MacDill Air Force Base-based Special Operations Command, Tampa plays a direct role in supporting national security operations around the world. Our next mayor must be someone who understands this unique responsibility and is able to guide both global awareness and local strength.
This is an opportunity for mayoral candidates to frame their campaigns around resilience and preparation. It means bold support for military families, robust emergency preparation, affordable housing, cybersecurity and investment in infrastructure.
Tampa should be known as a city that honors the military community with its language and policy, ensuring access to health care, workforce reintegration and housing. With our international business connections, the growth of our immigrant communities and port economy, Tampa is set up independently to thrive in an interrelated world.
During times of uncertainty, Tampa needs stable hands and positive ideas. Global conflicts cannot be controlled, but can lead with local strength. Select leadership who understands our global role. And we will put Tampa’s future as the first one.
Tom Feister, Tampa
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