To preserve what our founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

It should have been obvious from the start: Let the public-safety experts protect the students.

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.

Town Commission should continue to lobby FDOT and work with Bradenton Beach and Sarasota to ameliorate the traffic backups

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

Longboat Mayor George Spoll offended Bradenton Beach’s mayor when Spoll spoke a truth about the Bradenton Beach roundabout. Spoll has the right idea: Persuade FDOT to act.