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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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By E. Keith Dubose
April 10, 2019

My View: Let’s transform our social, cultural landscape

The ‘Purple Cow’ and bayfront were cool placees to go as a boy growing up in Sarasota. They still are. But they can be so much more.

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Kat Wingert
April 10, 2019

Seek balance in red tide solutions

A lack of scientific data means there are no silver bullet solutions for red tide. Let’s strive to do the best we can with common sense.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
April 9, 2019

Commissioners: Sign the conservancy agreement

Yes, the city can hardly afford more financial burdens. But the best bet for the bayfront is to seize an opportunity that likely won’t come again.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
April 4, 2019

State amendments need transparency

Two bills would bring an end to Florida's confusing constitutional amendments.

Longboat Key
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Guest Author
April 2, 2019

Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

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Matt Walsh
March 29, 2019

Really? Straws take priority over pensions?

Sarasota City Commission has its priorities wrong.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
March 29, 2019

The thought of teachers carrying concealed firearms triggers passions against guns, but when you look at the details of Senate Bill 7030, it presents sensible safeguards. Data also convincingly show guns deter criminals.