The Bendersonville Initiative

October 26, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 21

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 […]

Prince of Dark Money

June 10, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 12

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 […]

Sarasota County’s Ethics Policy Gap

April 14, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 4

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, […]

Sign the petition – 446 and Counting

March 29, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 1

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 […]

A County Commissioner Cannot Serve Two Masters

March 16, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 1

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 […]

Future of Clark Rd: Organic Food Hub, or Congestion & Sprawl?

February 28, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 6

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 […]

Conservation Land for a Shooting Range?

February 10, 2015 cathycantunes@gmail.com 1

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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