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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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.

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Adrian Moore
June 7, 2018

What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

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Matt Walsh
June 7, 2018

Persistence brings shine to a jewel

Mary Rappaport and St. Armands Circle

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By Martin Hyde | Contributor
June 5, 2018

Martin Hyde: Prophetic? City challenges came to fruition

We’ve been hearing empty promises from City Hall for years — from people who can’t, or won’t, fulfill them.

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Matt Walsh
May 31, 2018

Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

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Kat Wingert
May 23, 2018

The Winefest awarded $187,300. Over its 28 years, it has donated more than $8.5 million to charities that help children — and this is just one small organization in Sarasota’s huge philanthropy scene.