Our View: City financially out of touch
September 15, 2011
Three out of five Sarasota City Commissioners and city staff still do not get it: The city must keep prioritizing and cutting costs, not raise taxes.
My View: The truth about Social Security
September 15, 2011
With a national debt of $14.587 trillion, the U.S. is on track for bankruptcy. Don’t be fooled by politicians.
Island Beat: Manatees spark light-hearted comments
September 15, 2011
The subject matter was serious, but both Siesta Key Association directors and audience members injected more than a little levity into the Sept. 1 discussion about protecting the manatees in the Grand Canal.
My View: Government does not create jobs
September 14, 2011
Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.
Island Beat: Lewis stays true to promise to keep Siesta Village clean
September 8, 2011
Siesta Key Realtor Chris Kernan found out last week that Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis is serious about keeping the Village clean.
9/11: Reflections on a day that changed the world
September 7, 2011
Up until last week, I had not watched any 9/11 footage in 10 years. The day — that day — was so tragic, so terrifying, so life-altering that I simply could not bring myself to relive it.
Our View: Post 9/11: era of endless war?
September 7, 2011
And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, 10 years later, we still want justice, we still want revenge.
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
