The Fruitville Initiative began when Sarasota County approached five landowners about working together to plan high value, walkable development at the Fruitiville-Interstate-75 interchange. Rather than standard big box retail, gas stations, fast food or strip […]
School Board Member Frank Kovach announced in April he will not run for reelection after 16 years of service. Kovach said the recent nonpartisan school board race was “corrupted by cash” and he expects the trend […]
Today’s blog post is by retired attorney and NYC judge Frank Brenner. Stand up for Ethics in Sarasota County. Sign the petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/robinsons-conflict-of-interest-step-down-from The Leroy Collins Institute is a non-partisan, state-wide policy organization which, […]
Today 446 people in Sarasota County have signed the petition telling Christine Robinson it is unethical to work as a County Commissioner and as Executive Director of a local lobbying organization, the Argus Foundation. The […]
Last month it became official: Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson is now Executive Director of the Argus Foundation. This relationship between a sitting County Commissioner and Sarasota County’s leading business lobbying organization demonstrates a new […]
Sarasota’s economy has been built on two elements: tourism and real estate. For years, local leaders have discussed the importance of diversifying our economy. Organic farming is emerging as an important avenue toward achieving that […]
You’ve moved into your new home a few months ago. The land is beautiful, and next to a preserve legally protected by the County. Your oasis won’t be disturbed. Or so you think. The exchange […]
Update: The County Commission approved this land use change unanimously, 5-0. If this decision stands it will set a terrible precedent, weakening protections for conservation lands in Sarasota County. What you can do: Sign the […]
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