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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?

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
June 7, 2023

Florida highways among top 10

Don’t be shocked. When compared to other states, Florida’s DOT keeps the state’s urban and rural highways well-maintained. Fatalities are a weakness.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
June 7, 2023

Readers respond to the St. Regis parking garage proposal changes

Readers take issue with departures from the original plans.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
June 6, 2023

A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'

A reader takes issue with a recent opinion piece.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 31, 2023

‘Session of the century’

Credit Florida lawmakers for going big with legislation that will change Florida for the better.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
May 24, 2023

Best in the U.S.

We know Sarasota is great. Don’t hate. Let’s celebrate.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letters to the Editor
May 22, 2023

Readers respond to the St. Regis parking garage's potential impacts

Readers differ over the value of the proposed St. Regis parking garage.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 17, 2023

Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 17, 2023

Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key

Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.