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

Matt Walsh
January 8, 2020

2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

Sarasota
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

Jay Heater
December 18, 2019

Lakewood Ranch couple tells Christmas story of kindness

Hitting a cow and damaged car doesn't stop a wonderful Christmas for Lakewood Ranch couple.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 12, 2019

There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

Sarasota
Opinion

Jay Heater
December 11, 2019

Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

East County
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.