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By Adrian Moore and Steven Polzin
January 12, 2022

Myths about improving roads

Some might think building more roads only leads to more road usage. Logic points to the contrary.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 30, 2021

When Floridians look at the ‘2021 Year in Review,’ while strife was rampant elsewhere, hopefully, Floridians will remember and see that Florida was a lone beacon for freedom. We need to keep it that way.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 15, 2021

Spend it on infrastructure

Local governments have so much money politicians say they don’t know what to do with it. The most effective use of these windfalls is to invest in long-term infrastructure touching the most people.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 1, 2021

Longboat all in Sarasota?

It makes sense. But two things are missing: a champion to pull it off and citizens who want it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
November 23, 2021

The Bedrock of America

Thanksgiving is much more than remembering the Pilgrims’ and Native Americans’ first feast and being thankful for what we have. It reminds us why the Pilgrims came to America: for the freedom to worship.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
November 17, 2021

OPINION: Attack on doctors’ oath

Vaccinating children is emblematic of the war on the Hippocratic oath: government vs. doctors.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
November 10, 2021

OPINION: Do not vax your children

That was the most emphatic warning leading doctors gave at the Florida Summit on COVID-19.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Guest Author
October 29, 2021

MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 28, 2021

School Board majority: Themselves above voters

In making it more difficult for their bosses to speak to them, Sarasota School Board sees themselves as elite rulers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 28, 2021

Celebratory milestones for Longboat Key

Thanks to developer Chuck Whittall’s passion and perseverance and the Town Commission’s support, the Residences at St. Regis will mark a positive historic turning point for the town.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 20, 2021

‘Under the rule of fools’

Today’s inflation shows the ignorance and stupidity of politicians. History is rife with its tragic consequences.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 13, 2021

3 votes affecting quality of life

All three, if approved, will contribute benefits to the quality of life on Longboat Key and, in one case, in Manatee County and the region at large.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
October 7, 2021

Will the Sarasota City Commission defend voters’ choices?

When 75% of city voters make a decision, the job of the City Commission is to respect and defend that vote.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 29, 2021

Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 22, 2021

The silencing of dissent

Rattled by the citizenry’s outrage this summer, the Sarasota School Board majority responds, showing its disdain for the people it serves.

Sarasota
Opinion

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