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Matt Walsh
March 7, 2019

Sarasota’s cultural vision

Sarasota Orchestra’s vision to move to a facility in Payne Park should prompt discussions and decisions on prioritizing what Sarasota wants to be and how to get there.

Sarasota
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Emily Walsh
February 28, 2019

Tackling the crisis at the start

First Step of Sarasota addresses both the opioid and child welfare crises with its Mothers and Infants program.

Sarasota
Opinion

Kat Wingert
February 21, 2019

Why we protect our content online

Information on the internet lasts forever, which is a good reason not to rewrite history.

Sarasota
Opinion

By A.G. Lafley
February 20, 2019

My View: We have come a long way on Bayfront

Thanks to the voices of 50,000 individuals and the efforts of volunteers, The Bay park initiative is on the verge of a remarkable, first-of-its-kind achievement for the city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
February 14, 2019

Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
February 13, 2019

The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Guest Author
February 13, 2019

Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

Sarasota
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Jay Heater
February 8, 2019

Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

East County
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Adrian Moore
February 7, 2019

Don’t look at $15-per-hour minimum wage out of context

Before raising the minimum wage, we should examine the possible unintended consequences.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
January 31, 2019

Why capitalism is better than socialism

Start with these quotes.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 31, 2019

$1.4 million wasted?

For five years, Sarasota city residents waited for what was to be a new zoning code for the future. But after spending $1.4 million and compiling 478 pages, it looks like it was all for naught.