Opinion

Jay Heater
February 19, 2020

Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 19, 2020

How not to make law

Although the idea of merging FSU and New College came as a shock, it is worth exploring. That should have been done before drafting a bill. Lawmakers often forget they are the servants, not kings.

Longboat Key
Opinion

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

By Ken Shelin
February 13, 2020

My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 13, 2020

The vision-less continues

We knew how the Bath & Racquet Club proposal would go — Sarasota’s own ‘Groundhog Day.’ At least Mayor Ahearn-Koch, a no voter again, has this right: The process needs to change.

Sarasota
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

Jay Heater
February 5, 2020

Nothing fictional about Bradenton writer's goals

Former Canadian toy industry executive enjoying life as an author in Bradenton.

East County
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

Another tee shot goes 'OB'

Taxpayers are expected to subsidize the Bobby Jones Golf Club in the current fiscal year.

Sarasota
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.