This past high school football season in Florida, NFL quarterback turned high school head coach Teddy Bridgewater, did what many of us coaches at heart could only dream! In his first season as the head coach for his alma mater, Miami Northwestern (MNHS), ‘coach’ Bridgewater led his team to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A state championship.
If you’re reading this, you already know how fast things can spiral out of control in your world. Pressure, violence, the constant threat of being arrested—it’s a brutal cycle, and the fear is real. But what if I told you there’s a way for you to step off that path, stay safe, and walk away with cash in your pocket—all without giving your name or sacrificing your freedom?
According to the “Florida Gulf Coast University Housing Affordability Index”, first-time buyers can no longer afford median-priced homes in any of the three major counties. Even repeat buyers are being priced out of Lee and Charlotte. Only Collier remains barely within reach, and even that is slipping.
I will not be discouraged with what I am still working through. Don’t you see it? How when people gave up on me you were always still there? Well I’m ready. I’m ready now for what’s next my heart is ready I am wiser now and I’m stronger now.
One of the most powerful titles any man can have in any educational system is the title of “ Coach. “ When a student, parent, school administrator, or even the school’s resource officer calls a man “ Coach “ it signifies: authority, endearment, mentorship, and trust. That is exactly what Armor Person embodies.
I am not here for fame. I’m here for impact. Making sure to mentor myself through my trauma. Healing my inner child. Sharpening my voice to one day lead a reformation of the system starting with Southwest Florida then one day, the world.
It has been a productive and purpose-driven season, and we know that the challenges in the next legislative session will be just as demanding, invigorating, and full of opportunity. With your continued engagement and support, we will keep building a Naples that reflects the best of who we are, now and for future generations.
This is more than just a possible campaign; it’s a moment of truth. Will Southwest Florida accept a candidate who seeks to blend strong conservative values with principled oversight and compassionate governance? Your voices can make this happen.
Sustainability is not a trend or a marketing term. It is a civic mindset grounded in stewardship, accountability, and community.
This letter is my promise to you. A promise that I will never stop being an abrasive champion when it comes to protecting your interests. A promise that I will be bold, clear-eyed, and determined in standing up for the people and values that make SWFL special.