Opinion

Adrian Moore
May 2, 2019

Affordable housing requires whole solution

The answer to Sarasota's lack of affordable housing is simple, but few communities are willing to commit to what's necessary.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 2, 2019

Ringling reconsiders arts center venture: Now what? Don't give up

College's president didn't shut and lock the arts center door. When two sides want a deal to happen, they'll find a way.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Andrew Atkins
May 1, 2019

Speech contest winner shares lessons of empathy

Dexter Carter may be a small kid in fourth grade, but behind his thick, black-framed glasses is a boy who possesses wisdom beyond his years.

East County
Schools

Guest Author
April 25, 2019

Letters to the editor

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
April 25, 2019

City advances thinking on marijuana charges

The city is contemplating civil charges for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The real benefit is the flexibility this would give law enforcement.

Sarasota
Opinion

Jay Heater
April 24, 2019

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Eighteen holes with an engineering ace

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 24, 2019

Survey results: 'No' to Longboat arts center

Whoa. Respondents to our online survey about the proposed arts, culture and education center say it's not needed and they don't want to pay for it. Commissioners need to find out more.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Guest Author
April 19, 2019

Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Joel Schleicher and Jonathan Mitchell
April 18, 2019

My View: City needs better governance, not a big park

Since 1974, the city’s spending has increased 420%. But in that time and with all that money, the City Commission repeatedly demonstrates irresponsible and dysfunctional leadership and management.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 17, 2019

What do Longboaters want?

For partnerships to succeed, all the partners must be in alignment

Longboat Key
Opinion

Guest Author
April 14, 2019

My View: Why we need Mote's new aquarium

Mote’s proposed Science Education Aquarium in Benderson Park will further the region as a leading center for marine science, education and discoveries.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 12, 2019

Sarasota's overall strategy: Whack-a-mole!

Monday’s City Commission meeting agenda — with votes on the Bay Park and Fruitville Road — illustrates a helter-skelter strategy, which is no strategy. Table the Fruitville Road vote.