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By Matt Walsh
September 7, 2023

Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh
September 7, 2023

How long will our streak last?

The area has been fortunate to avoid a direct hit from a hurricane. Will we always be this lucky?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh
September 7, 2023

Compare your tax burden to that of other cities

See for yourself how your local government stacks up with it comes to managing its money wisely.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Bob and Shannon Gault
September 2, 2023

‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs

A reader writes to question the town of Longboat Key's spending.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 23, 2023

Disheartening demise

The St. Armands BID did a lot of good. But now that it’s gone, new leaders needs to fill the void.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence, Madison Carlino
August 16, 2023

AG Moody tries to snuff weed

Florida’s attorney general is trying to prevent voters from deciding whether the state should legalize recreational marijuana for adults.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 16, 2023

About time they give back

Sarasota County officials say they’ll use county money to build a public library on Longboat. They also should fund a community center.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 9, 2023

Last week, we urged Republicans to think whether a second Trump presidency would be any different or better than the first. This week: Tell us, Joe Biden, how persecuting Trump will improve our lives.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 2, 2023

Trump II? Think about it

Humpty Dumpty would be better than what we have. But for all of the diehard Trump supporters, here’s a thought: What makes you think a Trump II will be any different and better for the U.S. than Trump I?

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
July 27, 2023

What we do matters

While some say artificial intelligence poses threats to the media, Florida newspapers remain strong with local journalism reporting human experiences and connections — something AI will never do as we do.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 19, 2023

Part II of spend, spend …

Thanks to inflation, rising real estate prices and population growth, city and county governments are gushing with cash. And they can’t wait to spend it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen
July 13, 2023

Pensions below standards

Florida lawmakers altered the Florida Retirement System in ways that improved the system while also increasing the future burden on taxpayers. Florida’s system still falls below industry guidelines.