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Opinion

An inspector general's report on code violations being ignored by county officials concerning a property in Myakka City is now available at ManateeClerk.com.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2022
Inspector general's report tells of favoritism in Manatee County's building department

Manatee County administrator says he will review reported misconduct before deciding upon a course of action.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 16, 2022
We’re sick of this!

Joe Biden says he is sick of being blamed for inflation. Well, Americans are sick of being lied to. Our government is always the cause of inflation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Wagner Realty's Diane Lee says the company is excited about its move to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch still a powerful hub

Wagner Realty is the latest to feel the draw of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore and Spence Purnell
  • March 9, 2022
Proposed Florida digital privacy bill misses mark

House Bill 9 would likely reduce consumers’ access to platforms and drive companies to change business models or create a paid category of social media.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 2, 2022
We should be alarmed

As we watch the death and destruction in Ukraine, Putin’s invasion should wake us up to the decline in the strength and readiness of the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 23, 2022
The will to end inflation

Inflation is not the act of businesses raising prices. Inflation is the act of increasing the supply of dollars faster than the economy is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 23, 2022
‘Yes’ on the March 8 votes

Studies show that you get the same government with single-member districts as countywide elections. But with the latter, you get less self-serving political dealmaking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 16, 2022
Insurance shocks continue

Homeowners insurance will continue to skyrocket. Lawmakers don’t have the guts to get out of the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Hagen Brody
  • February 16, 2022
My View: United against hate

City commissioner and former mayor denounces recent antisemitic attack and announces Sunday unity rally.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Clydesdales arrive at the Sarasota Polo Club on Valentine's Day evening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales pull into Lakewood Ranch to stir emotions

Clydesdales will make appearances in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota before Atlanta Braves fan experience in North Port.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore and Grayce Burns
  • February 9, 2022
Innovation can help save Sarasota Bay and the Everglades

New robot weeders could save farmers from using harmful herbicides that contribute to runoff and poor water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2022
‘Yes’ on the two referenda

Sarasota County voters have shown since 2002 that they’ll support good schools with their money. Expect that again on March 8. Meanwhile, voters should go back to countywide voting for commission seats.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 31, 2022
Led by Brain Health Initiative, the industry builds information bridges

Lakewood Ranch's Brain Health Initiative among groups pushing for preventative action to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 26, 2022
How a nurse practitioner saved COVID-19 lives without vaccines

Vanessa Hamalian and her new Latitude Clinic have treated 1,092 COVID-19 patients with ivermectin and the FLCCC protocols, none with vaccines. Of those, 1,091 have recovered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 19, 2022
Key Club’s Welly: Likable, humble, effective leader

Michael Welly, managing director of the Longboat Key Club and Resort from 2004-2012, died Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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