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Matt Walsh
December 11, 2019

Clean up messes before beginning a search

Interim Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran needs financial support to clean the school district's lawsuits.

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Matt Walsh
December 4, 2019

Where $91 billion of Florida tax money goes

Social services, education and transportation devour nearly 90% of Florida’s tax collections.

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Matt Walsh
November 20, 2019

Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

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Adrian Moore
November 13, 2019

How to make budgets useful for taxpayers

State and local government budget reporting should shift away from inputs and focus on performance.

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Matt Walsh
November 6, 2019

Veterans Day 2019: Thank you for your service

On the eve of Veterans Day, a personal story and gratitude to those who serve.

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Matt Walsh
November 6, 2019

The antidote for unaffordable housing: Deregulate

The lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County is an increasing problem that has potential to be helped.

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Matt Walsh
October 31, 2019

Cortez's 30-year war

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their battle to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

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Matt Walsh
October 30, 2019

The 30-year war on Cortez Bridge

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their 30-year war to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

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By Tom Harmer
October 28, 2019

My View: Town debt doesn't rise to $100 million

Editorial's figures generally accurate but misleading.

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Matt Walsh
October 23, 2019

Sarasota County School Board must leave a positive legacy

Superintendent Todd Bowden’s handling of the sexual harassment charges against the district COO demonstrates he is not a good fit, nor fit for the job.

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Matt Walsh
October 17, 2019

Longboat town debt to top $100 million

That’s a shocking amount for a little town of 7,000 population and an annual budget of $16 million. But when you add in all the ongoing projects, that number is real. Let’s hope there is no recession.