Bill in Tallahassee would make Sarasota college part of FSU system.

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

Property owners who want to be away from vacation renters should stick with HOAs and COAs instead of going to the local government.

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

Taxpayers are expected to subsidize the Bobby Jones Golf Club in the current fiscal year.

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.