Celery Fields Sell Out
Exit 210 is supposed to be different, not a typical highway interchange. The Sarasota lands at Fruitville Rd, just east of Interstate 75 and north of Palmer Boulevard, have been slated for high quality development […]
Bendersonville on the Ballot
Important Sarasota races will be decided on November 8th. As party lines blur nationally, local elections may be similar. Party affiliation may not be the best guide in identifying who will effectively steward our community, […]
Sarasota’s Public Beach Giveaway
Mike Cosentino is a man on a mission. It’s a precious thing, being able to drive along the Gulf of Mexico. Precious to be able to take in an unobstructed view of the Gulf […]
Sarasota School Board for Sale?
Sarasota’s only competitive school board race will be decided this Tuesday, August 30. Two of the school board seats are being decided during this election cycle, but only one of those races will result in […]
DiCicco: Antidote to Sarasota’s Toxic Commission
Sarasota County GOP voters have an important decision on August 30th. While two other County Commission races are already decided because candidates are running unopposed, the District 1 race offers a choice between Frank DiCicco […]
Sarasota County Election Day Is In August, Not November. Here’s Why.
If Sarasota’s corruption, over-development and traffic concern you, if protecting Sarasota’s environment is important to you, you must vote in the County Commission election. The Sarasota County Commission election is on August 30th, not […]
Dark Money Sarasota Manatee II: Who is Trying to Buy Your Vote?
Do you know who is trying to buy your vote? In the weeks before local elections, voters’ mailboxes are stuffed with giant postcards, supporting & attacking candidates and sometimes issues, like the indigent health […]
Dark Money in Local Elections: “Just Doing My Job” – Eric Robinson
In the last decade we have seen a profound transformation in local elections due to dark money. Tens of thousands in unidentifiable, unaccountable PAC (Political Action Committee) money has flowed into local elections. As one […]
The Prince of Dark Money, II
Follow the Money! This bit of wisdom tells us to take a close look at how money moves through our political system. Understand the money flow and who is involved and you gain clarity around […]
Update: Waechterians at the Gate
The Sarasota County Charter is your local constitution! Here’s what happened at last night’s Charter Review Board meeting: The Charter Review Board took a closer look at their bylaws and recognized that over the […]