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Matt Walsh
January 29, 2020

Islanders to city: Fix 41-bridge backups now

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

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Matt Walsh
January 23, 2020

Another tee shot goes 'OB'

Taxpayers are expected to subsidize the Bobby Jones Golf Club in the current fiscal year.

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Matt Walsh
January 23, 2020

The pressure is on, Mote

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.

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Matt Walsh
January 23, 2020

Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

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Adrian Moore
January 16, 2020

Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

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Matt Walsh
January 8, 2020

2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

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Matt Walsh
January 1, 2020

2020 word of the year: Make it a ‘Golden’ year

Given the past three years of strife in Washington, one word that comes to mind is ‘stop’ — as ‘Stop it!’ But a better approach is to take the high road: the Golden Rule.

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Matt Walsh
December 12, 2019

There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

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Matt Walsh
December 11, 2019

Clean up messes before beginning a search

Interim Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran needs financial support to clean the school district's lawsuits.

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Adrian Moore
December 5, 2019

What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

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Matt Walsh
November 20, 2019

Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

Longboat Key
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Adrian Moore
November 13, 2019

How to make budgets useful for taxpayers

State and local government budget reporting should shift away from inputs and focus on performance.

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Matt Walsh
November 7, 2019

Sarasota needs more visionary leaders to get things done

The Selby and school board decisions are convincing evidence Sarasotans deserve much better.

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Matt Walsh
October 31, 2019

Beware of the vitriol

Don’t let the vitriolic hyperbole about Selby’s restaurant cloud the bigger picture. Every concession weakens Selby’s ability to achieve long-term sustainability.

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By Thomas Luzier
October 23, 2019

My View: Time for a reality check on Selby

Not in my backyard opposition to master plan has played out to an extreme.

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