Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 21, 2024

Clash of merit vs. politics

After 11 years as Manatee’s supervisor of elections, Mike Bennett is retiring March 1. He has recommended an obvious choice: his chief of staff. But a surprise candidate has also applied: Commissioner James Satcher.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 21, 2024

Yes, don’t derail the town project, but get control of it

We are in agreement with Mayor Ken Schneier. We don’t want Phase 3 of the town center project to be derailed.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
February 15, 2024

Don't be a knucklehead. Take an eBay class at the Braden River Library.

Mike Ivankovich, an eBay guru, offers free seminar about how to buy and sell online.

East County
Opinion

By Edward J. Pinto
February 15, 2024

The answer: Urban villages

Mid-priced, working-class housing would expand with light-touch density in the city’s urban mixed-use areas.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
February 14, 2024

Florida needs to do more to attract doctors

An area doctor writes that Florida has several hurdles to clear in order to draw more medical professionals.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 14, 2024

This is what LBK wants

Longboaters want a community center and education center. A library branch is tertiary. Commissioners: Take control of the process.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Mirabai Holland
February 12, 2024

A simple formula for a happy heart

Easy lifestyle modifications can make a big difference in your heart's health.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
February 8, 2024

District 7 candidate hits Lakewood Ranch streets

Keith Green explains why he hopes to unseat incumbent George Kruse.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 8, 2024

What’s in it for neighbors?

Surely, Ride Entertainment knows what kind of storms it is about to encounter in its dream to add commercial amusements at City Island. You know the saying: Know your audience. Same applies: Know your neighbors.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adrian Moore, Vittorio Nastasi
February 7, 2024

Florida leads on health care innovation

Telehealth is helping ease the doctor shortage. Dental therapists are next.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 7, 2024

Pay for ‘enhancements?’

Sarasota County says it will pay for a library branch. Extras will be up to private donations. Before this gets too far, the town needs data.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By George Rauch
February 6, 2024

Economic indicators are grim nationally and abroad

A former Wall Street banker reviews the state of the market and urges caution.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
February 1, 2024

Lakewood Ranch couples bond to face Parkinson’s

Parkinson Place Center of Sarasota is key to their sustaining their quality of life.

East County
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
February 1, 2024

Lakewood Ranch resident says: 'They paved our paradise'

Another Lakewood Ranch resident is not happy with Manatee County's split with the American Library Association.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 31, 2024

How to attract more health care practitioners

Florida needs thousands more doctors, nurses and mental health specialists. The Legislature wants to attract them by paying their medical school loans and making it easier to get a license.