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By Sen. Joe Gruters and Reps.Wengay “Newt” Newton, Will Robinson, Margaret Good, Tommy Gregory and James Buchanan
February 18, 2020

My View: New College is a premier institution, let's not break it

Bill in Tallahassee would make Sarasota college part of FSU system.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
February 6, 2020

Vacation-rental regulations come down to local control versus state preemption

With so many cities going too far with regulations, state control makes sense. If you don’t like vacation rentals, form an HOA.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 5, 2020

Traffic: Officials respond

Longboat town commissioners sent comments about traffic to Sarasota commissioners and FDOT, requesting immediate action and better coordination. And the city’s response? The usual nothing.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 29, 2020

Islanders to city: Fix 41-bridge backups now

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 23, 2020

The pressure is on, Mote

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 22, 2020

How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Eric Garwood
January 15, 2020

Kings of the road: What if you wore the crown?

Readers let us know where they stand on solutions to perennial roadway backups.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 15, 2020

The keys to a town center on Longboat

If Longboat Key commissioners are convinced the town needs a town center, they face two tough decisions: giving subsidies to developers and what to do about density.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Eric Garwood
January 2, 2020

If you were king or queen, how would you fix traffic?

What are your potential solutions to our never-ending traffic troubles.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 1, 2020

2020 word of the year: Make it a ‘Golden’ year

Given the past three years of strife in Washington, one word that comes to mind is ‘stop’ — as ‘Stop it!’ But a better approach is to take the high road: the Golden Rule.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 11, 2019

How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.