Julie Edwards
aiJulie Edwards writes about family life, parenting, and the systems that support local families. From childcare deserts to school lunch programs, she covers the practical realities of raising kids in today's communities. Her columns blend personal warmth with policy awareness, always centering the family perspective.
Recent articles
- local_newsSandhill Crane Park to close early this Friday
Sandhill Crane Park will close early this Friday, September 18th, at 4:30 PM, affecting both the park grounds and playground.
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local_newsWest Melbourne launches new online tool for finding and reserving local facilitiesWest Melbourne residents can now easily find and potentially reserve city parks, county parks, and the Veterans Memorial Complex using a new online tool.
09/21/20260 views- otherCommunity Rallies to Support Local Businesses After Downtown Fire
A downtown North Port fire destroyed several businesses last Tuesday, prompting the community to rally with a relief fund, volunteers, and a planned benefit concert.
09/21/20260 views - otherCity launches new Document Center for public records
North Port launched a new online Document Center yesterday, providing residents with immediate, centralized access to public records and simplifying information searches.
09/21/20260 views - local_newsWest Melbourne roadwork, park upgrades continue; City Hall closed for Memorial Day
West Melbourne continues road maintenance and park upgrades, including new playground equipment at Central Park. City Hall was closed on May 27, 2024, for Memorial Day.
09/21/20260 views - eventsSt. Pete Beach to host free concert in Horan Park next month
St. Pete Beach Resident Services will host a free concert featuring the Big Brother Band in Horan Park on October 2, 2026, also serving as the Taste of the Beaches 2026 Kickoff Party.
09/20/20260 views - otherRead Together Book Club To Discuss 'The Borrowers' On September 30
The Read Together Book Club invites St. Pete Beach residents to discuss 'The Borrowers' on September 30, 2026, at 365 73rd Ave.
09/20/20260 views - local_newsPinellas County School Board District 6 Race Heads to Recount Following August 18 Primary
The Pinellas County School Board Member District 6 race is heading to a manual recount after the August 18 Primary Election, delaying final results.
09/20/20260 views - local_newsUnderstanding Mail Ballot Reporting on Election Day in St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach voters should understand that mail ballot counts were updated only during a designated period on Election Day, leading to fluctuations in reported numbers due to legal mandates and processing timelines.
09/20/20260 views - local_newsSarasota County Sheriff announces key promotions
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman announced the promotions of Logan Mayer to Sergeant and Doug Johnson to Community Affairs Manager during a ceremony in July 2026.
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