Grateful for Thoughtful Voters
City voters are careful voters Originally published November 27, 2012 in SRQ Daily This Thanksgiving comes on the heels of one of the longest general election ballots in recent memory. […]
Bensel puts Van Wezel in the Black
Mary Bensel’s leadership makes Van Wezel profitable Originally published October 27, 2012 in SRQ Daily When our country and our community face multiple challenges, it’s important to celebrate our success stories. In late 2007, […]
Shooting the Messenger
Sarasota County Commission chooses intimidation, not collaboration Originally published September 29, 2012 in SRQ Daily It’s not easy to embrace criticism, but its essential to creating good government. Engaging in dismissive or retaliatory rhetoric […]
Work Orders: The New P-cards?
Mowing vendor uncovers ongoing procurement impropriety Originally published August 25, 2012 in SRQ Daily Mowing services provider Storm Tech last Tuesday sent the county an e-mail titled “Happy Anniversary.” Storm Tech noted the date […]
TDRs: County Shell Game?
Originally published July 28, 2012 in SRQ Daily Taxpayer land bought for preservation is tapped for increased development For over a year, the Sarasota County Commission has been quietly considering the sale of development rights […]
Where are the real Republicans?
Local Republican officials betray GOP values Originally published June 23, 2012 in SRQ Daily As the slate of candidates for local office has come into focus, the dominance of Sarasota’s Republican Party once again […]
Saving Us Money?
SRQ govt throws money away on vanity projects, yet claims fundamental obligations are too expensive. Originally published May 26, 2012 in SRQ Daily Of the many reasons given for government action, one explanation is met […]
A Tale of Three Beaches
Policy inequities re: Siesta, Lido and Venice beaches Published April 28,2012 in SRQ Daily Sarasota County is blessed with natural resources that are among the finest in the nation. The crown jewel among them? Our […]
No Scandal?
County Ethics Officer denies scandal he was hired to fix. Published March 24, 2012 in SRQ Daily At the March 12, 2012 meeting of the Council of Neighborhood Associations, Sarasota County Ethics and Compliance Officer […]