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Matt Walsh
June 10, 2020

Village parking: It’s not free for anyone

There are no easy choices.

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Matt Walsh
June 10, 2020

Reflections …

That we avoided violence shows that demonstrators saw its irrationality and our officials were proactive, not reactive.

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Adrian Moore
June 3, 2020

Better information needed to manage COVID-19 risks

Improved testing data would help help people resume activities while continuing to take appropriate action to manage risks.

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By Phill Younger
June 2, 2020

My View: It's time for a new bridge

While Manatee is adding new bridges, Sarasota focuses on roundabouts. We need a bridge connecting 10th Street to Ken Thompson Parkway.

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Matt Walsh
May 27, 2020

Barrier islands be alert

Sarasota’s new transportation plan includes projects that will affect the residents of the keys. Now is the time to assure the islands are heard.

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Matt Walsh
May 20, 2020

It's time to open Longboat

The lockdowns have done their job. We all know what to do and not to do. Reopen the parks all the way.

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Adrian Moore
May 13, 2020

Will it be a V, U or ✓?

The optimistic and pessimistic economists both have legitimate arguments on whether the recovery will be quick or protracted. One factor influencing the recovery will be government spending policies.

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Matt Walsh
May 6, 2020

Another unknown cost

Closing schools is having unseen costs on parents and children. Florida is squandering the need to experiment.

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Matt Walsh
May 6, 2020

Celebrate with fireworks!

The Chuck Whittall-Andy Adams standoff is over.

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Matt Walsh
April 29, 2020

‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.