Lido Beach Pavilion is typical of what happens when property is publicly owned. Also typical: Protesters who don’t offer a better plan.

The internet is rife with news stories of coyotes attacking dogs, cats and children. It’s only a matter of time before a regrettable, preventable tragedy occurs. Get rid of the Key’s coyote now.

Stranger things happen in politics, but it’s difficult to see how Gillum can move his leftist agenda to the center.

Longboat readers sound off.

As usual, whiny Floridians are wailing for politicians to solve the red tide problem. But we have seen this movie before. Here are a few ideas actually to do something about it.

The grand vision for the Bayfront presents a dilemma with respect to a new performing arts hall. Here’s an alternative: What about the Sarasota County Fairgrounds?

Candidates endorsements for Aug. 28 primary elections