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Matt Walsh
February 8, 2018

Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

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February 8, 2018

A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

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Adrian Moore
February 1, 2018

The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

There are reasons less than 1% of American cities use form-based codes. They are tricky to implement and definitely not a panacea.

Sarasota
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Kristine Nickel
January 25, 2018

Ch-ch-ch changes

You have to be all in if you really want to change, one expert says

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Adrian Moore
January 18, 2018

Cleaning house

Proceeds from the sale of public property should be used to pay down debt, not finance budget shortfalls.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
January 10, 2018

Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

Longboat Key
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By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota
January 4, 2018

City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

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Matt Walsh
December 27, 2017

We’re Main Street; not ‘mainstream’

The national news media have smeared all of journalism, while the media tech giants admit they ‘are destroying how society works.’ Whom can you trust? Some of us still place a high value on credibility, reliability and trustworthiness.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
December 20, 2017

At the time of Christ’s birth

It's a story that crosses religions and faiths.

Longboat Key
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Kristine Nickel
December 14, 2017

Don't stress — declutter

Is your ‘stuff’ weighing you down? Follow these practical steps to lighten your load.

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Matt Walsh
November 30, 2017

The board ceiling is broken

Tension has permeated the Sarasota School Board for three years. But with a new chair (a disrupter) and vice chair (the establishment), this is welcomed progress.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
November 29, 2017

Unfair for 155 years

Sen. Bill Nelson laments how the Republicans’ proposed tax reform is unfair. Duh. The U.S. tax system has never been fair. But we’ll take the corporate tax cut over no cut.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
November 21, 2017

What drove the Pilgrims to America?

'Their desires were set on the ways of God and to enjoy his ordinances.'

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
November 21, 2017

The Bedrock of America

Thanksgiving is much more than being thankful and remembering the Pilgrims and Indians’ first feast. It reminds us why the Pilgrims came: for the freedom to worship.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
November 8, 2017

Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

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Break the political cycle

A generational legacy in the making

The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

Ch-ch-ch changes

Cleaning house

Tribute to a visionary

City voters should decide when city elections are held

We’re Main Street; not ‘mainstream’

At the time of Christ’s birth

Don't stress — declutter

The board ceiling is broken

Unfair for 155 years

What drove the Pilgrims to America?

The Bedrock of America

Give all veterans their due

Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month

You'd better watch out: Tow-away zones set for Sarasota holiday parade

Holiday display at Selby Gardens boasts over 2 million lights

Hurricane season ends without Florida landfall

Former MLB pitcher and local pizzeria owner is an author

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