OUR VIEW: Local boy makes good
September 9, 2010
Everyone loves that headline. And everyone loves to see stories of achievement like that of Mikel Hollaway, the city of Sarasota's new police chief.
EXCERPTS: Thomas Sowell on the mosque
September 9, 2010
The proposed mosque near where the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed, along with thousands of American lives, would be a 15-story middle finger to America.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work
September 9, 2010
I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Articles imply progress has not been made
September 9, 2010
Regarding the Citizen Police Panel, your recent reporting, editorial and Mayor Kelly Kirschner's reply suggest that despite some heavy lifting, more is required for the city to attain the unified vision and community support that is sought.
OUR VIEW: Trash talk
September 2, 2010
The good news: Residential garbage rates in the city of Sarasota dropped $3 a month effective Wednesday — to $21.66. This will save about $700,000 in a year.
MY VIEW: The Dream Crushers
September 2, 2010
We've ceded far too much power to government and her bureaucrats. It is not overwrought to say it is a step toward the end of the American dream.
MY VIEW: City should renew FPL agreement
September 2, 2010
The risks and costs of a city-owned power company are too great to replace Florida's most efficient power supplier.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: User experience shows roundabouts are a problem
September 2, 2010
I come from Greater Boston metropolitan area, and I want to tell you from firsthand experience that these roundabouts are going to be a major problem for Sarasota.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: French language option in schools should be retained
September 2, 2010
Riverview High School is phasing out its French language program, and this curriculum change should not be ignored.
OUR VIEW: The attack plan failed
August 26, 2010
The saying goes, "All is fair in love, war and politics." But as we have witnessed in this year’s Republican gubernatorial election, "fair" does not equate with right and proper, and it certainly doesn't equate with integrity.
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11 Sarasota's Got Talent
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11 Sand Creations with your Kids
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11 Dattoli Cancer Center FREE Screening
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11 S/ART/Q Print Party
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Summer splash kicks off school year
09/09/10
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center. -
Volunteers needed for Coastal Cleanup
09/09/10
Sarasota County needs volunteers to help beautify the coast and other areas at the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 25, at various sites from Sarasota Bayfront Park to North Port. -
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners
09/09/10
The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."
