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  • March 2, 2011
OUR VIEW: County right, policy still wrong

When Ken Sanborn asked Sarasota County for another $500,000 for his startup movie studio in Lakewood Ranch, it just highlighted an ongoing policy problem.

  • East County
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 2, 2011
MY VIEW: Anti-growthers reliably wrong

Local governments have wisely been reducing or ditching new home taxes known as impact fees to spur the economy. Opponents are spitting mad.

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  • February 24, 2011
Our View

We recommend

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  • February 23, 2011
Letters to the editor

I notice tranquil setting not excess signage; Officer Thomas went above and beyond call of duty; Gov. Scott should seek advice from failed businesses

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 23, 2011
Our View

Quicker way to redevelop

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  • February 16, 2011
Our View

Pension experts at the ready

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 16, 2011
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Editor is 'clueless'; License plate cameras would add to safety of the island; Signs draw focus away from roadway; No-growth advocates win

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 9, 2011
Our View

Government outside the margins!; RIP: Rainer Josenhanss

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  • February 9, 2011
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Removing Key bicycle signs would be a major safety issue

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Shirley Fein with her late husband, Arnold
  • By Shirley Fein
  • February 9, 2011
My View

My mountain love affair

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 3, 2011
Our View

Where's the traffic control?

  • Sarasota
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  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 2, 2011
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Long-term success of rail line should be determined

  • Longboat Key
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  • January 27, 2011
Our View

Corporate food stamps

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • January 27, 2011
My View

Better DEAL than Jackson Labs

  • Sarasota
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