Opinion

Edward Alley
July 25, 2018

Time is of the essence for the Sarasota Orchestra while planning for a new hall

The Sarasota Orchestra chose to explore other sites within the city of Sarasota for a new concert hall because it doesn't have time to wait for The Bay Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

Adrian Moore
July 19, 2018

Sarasota and homelessness

Sarasota is starting to effectively address homelessness. But, without crucial assistance from mature community and public-private partnerships, it will continue to struggle.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 18, 2018

More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
July 12, 2018

Care for those who built Sarasota

The Pines of Sarasota Foundation needs $1 million annually to support residents who have outlived their resources.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 11, 2018

Keep up the pressure

Longboat Key traffic solutions

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Roger Skidmore
July 11, 2018

My View: Pedestrian overpasses are not the answer

Past studies show not that many people actually want to cross Tamiami Trail by foot. Build larger traffic islands, not bridges.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 4, 2018

Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 27, 2018

Stick to education

It should have been obvious from the start: Let the public-safety experts protect the students.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 20, 2018

Money for Mote

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
June 14, 2018

Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 13, 2018

Meet the new boss: NPA

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.