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By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen
July 13, 2023

Pensions below standards

Florida lawmakers altered the Florida Retirement System in ways that improved the system while also increasing the future burden on taxpayers. Florida’s system still falls below industry guidelines.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
June 30, 2023

Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

Sarasota
Opinion

Liz Ramos
June 29, 2023

Opportunities for all

The American dream is alive and well in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Greatest civil document

The Declaration of Independence was much more than a secession from tyranny. It changed the world.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 28, 2023

Declaration of Independence: Most important civil document in the world

The Declaration represented a movement of a people. "It was in no sense a radical movement but took on the dignity of a resistance to illegal usurpations."

Sarasota
Opinion

Emily Walsh
June 21, 2023

Big step for the SPAF

With the selection of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation took a giant step toward bringing its vision to reality.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 15, 2023

High side of the Obsidian

As always, there are cries of doom when a developer proposes a creative project. But fact is more are on the way, and they bring far more good than bad.

Sarasota
Opinion

Adrian Moore
June 7, 2023

Florida highways among top 10

Don’t be shocked. When compared to other states, Florida’s DOT keeps the state’s urban and rural highways well-maintained. Fatalities are a weakness.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 31, 2023

‘Session of the century’

Credit Florida lawmakers for going big with legislation that will change Florida for the better.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
May 24, 2023

Best in the U.S.

We know Sarasota is great. Don’t hate. Let’s celebrate.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 17, 2023

Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 17, 2023

Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key

Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.