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Opinion

Jack Cox said his Halfacre Construction company continues to enjoy the growth being experienced in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 25, 2019
Involvement was in Dave Brenner's DNA

Over the past 25 years, almost everywhere you turned on Longboat Key, David Brenner was involved, giving to make the town a better place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore and Corey DeAngelis
  • July 18, 2019
Evidence clearly supports school choice

Florida families have five private school choice programs from which to select.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Brenner was 83.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 18, 2019
Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota's spending is outpacing its growth

It is symbolic of a bigger issue: Who's in charge? Citizens? Commissioners? City manager?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
It's hard enough to avoid sandhill cranes in the roadway when not speeding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2019
Slower pace would protect our wildlife in Lakewood Ranch

Slower pace would protect our wildlife in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dan Knop, T.J. Bishop and Bryan McManis are all PGA teaching professionals who are excited by their new camp reward system.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Golf Summer Camps score with U.S. Kids Golf Curriculum and Awards Program

Lakewood Ranch Golf Summer Camps score with U.S, Kids Golf Curriculum and Awards Program.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Commissioners on July 1 will set a tentative millage rate for the town. From there, the rate can't be raised but can be reduced.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Canals benefit the whole town, letter writer says.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • June 13, 2019
Letters to the editor: Everyone should pay for canals

Longboat residents sound off on island topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 13, 2019
Apparently, it's OK when Democrats use voter registration

Debate goes on over County Commission's plan to draw new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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