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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.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
July 10, 2023

Young minds too precious to waste

The Miracle on the Key group encourages a focus on education in the area.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
July 3, 2023

A reader responds to the St. Regis parking garage

This reader argues in favor of the garage and its potential positive effect on property values.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Greatest civil document

The Declaration of Independence was much more than a secession from tyranny. It changed the world.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Declaration of Independence: Most important civil document in the world

The Declaration represented a movement of a people. "It was in no sense a radical movement but took on the dignity of a resistance to illegal usurpations."

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 14, 2023

Irony of St. Regis garage

While the St. Regis Hotel & Residences clearly stands out in size and scale, Longboat commissioners say a two-story garage would harm the town. Really?