County land use plan for development outside the Urban Service Boundary (USB)

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 […]

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 […]

Argused

November 23, 2014 cathycantunes@gmail.com 7

When it comes to flouting standards, one consultant auditing Sarasota County procurement in 2012 opined “these people take the cake.”  The audacity level in local government has been kicked up a notch.  Commissioner Christine Robinson’s […]

Betsy Roberts on 2050: Greenways, Taxpayer Burdens, WATER

August 6, 2014 cathycantunes@gmail.com 0

The short video below includes highlights of Betsy Roberts public input to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on proposed 2050 changes.   Betsy’s public advocacy includes work with the Sierra Club and the Sarasota County Public […]

“Uncivilized” Citizens – You’ve Been Warned

July 17, 2014 cathycantunes@gmail.com 1

In Monday’s SRQ Daily,  County Commission candidate Al Maio is quoted.   “It is inappropriate under any circumstances to bellow and yell and call sitting County Commissioners liars, cheats, thieves and crooks. It’s quite frankly […]

The Proven Wisdom of Fiscal Neutrality

July 4, 2014 cathycantunes@gmail.com 2

Take any outstanding city or town and it’s clear: among the most important responsibilities of local government is creating beauty, efficiency and prosperity in the built environment. Local government must set the table with smart […]

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