Bridget Ziegler Ignores Calls to Resign
I was talking with a family member and a friend who live in other parts of the country this week. They had seen the news coverage about the Zieglers controversy and footage from the recent […]
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A Bridget Too Far
If you’ve been observing Sarasota politics for a number of years, then you’ve seen Bridget and Christian Ziegler in action. It’s fair to say humility isn’t their strong suit. Christian’s “Mastering the Spin: Effective Messaging […]
The Florida GOP, Loyalty and Elections
How the will of Sarasota County Republican voters was overturned in 2012 In 2012, Sarasota voters witnessed how important loyalty is to the Florida GOP. It was more important than the will of their voters, […]
City Charter Amendments Guide
Along with important elections for Governor, State Legislature and County and City Commissioners, our local constitutions are on the November ballot. Here is a review and my take on the City Charter Amendments amendments. Having […]
Pat’s PAC, 750K and Single Member Districts
Tallahassee dark money political committee (PAC) Sun Coast Alliance is sending mailers to Sarasota County voters to overturn single member districts. Sarasota County voters have a right to know who is trying to buy their […]
Bayfront 20Money
When it comes to achieving a big goal, good intentions are not enough. Commitment is essential. Commitment is what separates doers from dreamers. Planning for the City of Sarasota’s future Bayfront Park – the public’s […]
Lido Beach Access at Risk
LIDO PAVILION UPDATE Your help is needed November 5th 6 pm City Hall, 1565 1rst St, Sarasota, FL Attend & wear RED to support a January 14th City Commission hearing date on Lido Pavilion . […]
Sign the petition – 446 and Counting
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 […]
Bad County Math: Supply, Demand and Your House
The Sarasota County Commission and Planning Department are ignoring reality. It’s all about the numbers. The County Commission is weakening 2050 standards for development outside Sarasota’s Urban Service Boundary(USB) and at the same time […]
Local Tally against Tally
Recent events clearly highlight how state government has negatively impacted our community. Changes in Tallahassee over the past four years have been highly negative for Sarasota in two critical areas: our public hospital and planning […]