Posted on February 20 at 8:53 p.m.

Lolala:

You are either being sarcastic or I have to assume that you work for the government... Can't tell which... Most public works figures are as you describe them -- moral, honest and dedicated employees.

That being said, Naples and Marco Island are not immune to hiring selfish and devious crooks. I know of at least one Marco Island official who has received kickbacks from Quality (and possibly other contractors).

There isn't much that I agree with Ed Foster on, however, most of what he says (on this issue) is spot on.

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Posted on October 10 at 4:08 p.m.

Leave it to the members of this blog community to find a negative spin on a wonderful evening.

$500,000!!!!!

Whether you agree with the charities chosen or Judy's remarks, that is a staggering figure for little-old Marco Island.

For the record, if you think you can do better, the article said a successor has still yet to volunteer. Throw your name in the hat.

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Posted on October 10 at 3:37 p.m.

Marco Walk's loss. Hopefully 5 Brothers finds a place close to their current location because my trips to the beach wouldn't be complete without a walk to 5 Brothers afterward.

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Posted on October 9 at 5:02 p.m.

MERCEDES -- I am not related, married or "on the take" (whatever that means) with the Dufaults -- and I have nothing to be ashamed about.

I’m not really sure who you are and what qualifies to speak about them as if YOU know them well enough to be related to them… but my suggestion is that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

You and several of the other bloggers have posted untrue and malicious comments about people that you don’t even know. As I said before…. I find that people that use online websites under “anonymous” names to DEGRADE, EMBARRESS and HUMILIATE others are pathetic and pusillanimous.

And for the record, I am practicing what I preach and am NOT using this forum to degrade or embarrass anyone. So, how is that hypocritical?

On Construction arm of Marco-based real estate firm files Chapter 11

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Posted on October 9 at 4:06 p.m.

This is ridiculous. Two council members go to check out what is going on with an odor and suddenly we have an all out war on our hands. I would hate to see what would happen in DiSciullo and Tucker ran into one another at the seafood counter at Publix….

On Did Marco Island council members' violate sunshine laws?

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Posted on October 9 at 3:50 p.m.

The fact that the Marco Eagle is using an online poll to determine why WE think that the Dufaults are filing bankruptcy is absurd. Is this a credible news source or a gossip column?

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Posted on October 9 at 3:48 p.m.

Most of the above comments are from people that do not know (and never have known) the Dufaults. I know the Dufault family personally and “Fraud”, “Arrogant” and “Hypocrite” are not words that I would use to describe ANY of them.

It is unfortunate that they are in the financial predicament that they are in. Having to resort to filing bankruptcy is an embarrassing and ego-deflating process. To insinuate that anyone – especially the Dufaults – would resort to such a drastic step unless it was absolutely necessary is ridiculous.

I find that people that use online websites under “anonymous” names to degrade, embarrass and humiliate others are pathetic and pusillanimous. The irony in the postings is that many of you are attacking the Dufaults’ Christian beliefs – but if you were practicing what you preach, you would realize that the only being charged with the ability to judge someone’s genuine Christianity is God himself. Last time I checked, none of you are Him.

On Construction arm of Marco-based real estate firm files Chapter 11

Posted on June 26 at 10:59 a.m.

As most of you know, Chief Reinke’s wife is a school teacher here on Marco Island. My daughter was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Reinke as her teacher. She is a wonderful lady with 2 college-age children. The boys were co-valedictorians of their high school class. His family is wonderful and exemplary.

So… to JoeyWalnuts (and whomever else this message may apply)...

Why would you choose to post that Chief Reinke is having an affair on his wife? Even if it is true (which I doubt) it is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!

Maybe what you don’t realize is that you are hurting his family far more than you could ever hurt him. I highly doubt Chief Reinke (or his supposed “secretary”) have directly told you that they are having an alleged inappropriate relationship. So, any information you post is nothing more than rumors and water cooler gossip. I suggest KNOWING before attempting to destroy a man and his family. Anything less is irresponsible and ridiculous.

On Reinke rejected for Austin, Texas, job

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Posted on May 22 at 10:40 a.m.

This is really very sad. It seems like these are very bright kids with a successful future in front of them. I hope that the police and state's attorney office considers this before attempting to charge them all with felonies.

Although I agree that they used bad judgement and committed an illegal act, I think a felony charge is a little harsh. It is not as if they busted out windows and spray painted walls. It was a silly, harmless prank.

On 9 arrested after 'senior prank' at Lely High

Posted on May 22 at 10:32 a.m.

Maybe Cheif Reinke isn't perfect, sure. But does that give two vindictive busy-bodies the right to try to squash any chance he may have at a career? I don't think so.

I try to avoid the rumor mill, so I'm not exactly sure what they are accusing him of, either. My guess would be that their accusations are based more on rumors and assumptions than facts and reality.

One more question... If these two really don't like Reinke and think that he is so horrible, wouldn't it be a better effort to allow him to be hired by another PD and move? Just a thought.

On Attorney sends warnings to pair who sought to discredit Marco police chief