A Little Lesson in Hospital History
When I wrote about the “Push to privatize Sarasota Memorial Hospital,” two other media called it a rumor and insisted the public not worry. I would like to share some… Read more »
Author Archives: Susan Nilon
Another move to privatize Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota County Hospital Board Candidate, Jack Brill, confirmed that he was approached a few weeks ago by a PAC who offered approximately $30K in support if he would agree to back their efforts to privatize Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH).
Power To The People – What Is Happening To The Internet?
One of the most frustrating experiences everyone shares in Sarasota is the relationship they have with their cable and internet provider. For several thousand dollars a year, you can get… Read more »
Gambling With Bright Futures
The Florida Legislature every year dims the bulb on our children’s Bright Future. And although the economy is strengthening and the state for the first time in a few years… Read more »
I Am The Face of a Medicaid Recipient
The Florida Legislature is in a death spiral, once again, as to whether to expand Medicaid to the 750,000 Floridians not covered by the Affordable Care Act. It is estimated… Read more »
The Librarian’s Opus
Spending time in the school libraries was something I cherished. It was the only place I could go to read a book of my choosing. The person in charge was… Read more »
A House Divided Against Itself
[The Report] A House Divided Against Itself Susan Nilon, [email protected] The Sarasota City Commission is about to set a precedent that will change the integrity of our local government…. Read more »
Where the Lights are Much Brighter
As a child, I remember when it wasn’t safe to go downtown after 6 o’clock. Crime was at an all-time high. The stores closed at dusk. And everyone went home out… Read more »
Is Sarasota Ready for a 4th Go-around to Support an Elected Mayor?
Under the name of “Revised Charter Caucus,” people such as Linda Holland (Chair) and Diana Hamilton are holding meetings at The Hub to work with a group of city dwellers… Read more »
Being Outed: Time to Tell The World You Smoked Pot
When I interviewed Rep. Daryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, about his reasoning for not wanting to legalize Medical Marijuana, he called Marijuana a “Gateway Drug.” I have heard that term used… Read more »
Pride and Prejudice: A City’s Struggle with the Homeless
Fear and loathing of the drug-addicted homeless who will undoubtedly flock to District One in numbers never before seen are what have prominent members of our city up in arms…. Read more »
Bottoms Up! WSRQ Talk Radio Hosts Raise Awareness and Blood Alcohol Levels
Tune in to WSRQ 1220 AM & 106.9 FM on Friday, Dec. 6th from 4 – 6pm Sarasota, Fla. – WSRQ Sarasota Talk Radio listeners are in for… Read more »
When a Candidate Has Nothing to Say
It’s an amazing thing to be asked to run for office. The decision is one that I don’t believe anyone takes lightly. But the will to run is not… Read more »
The Ovary Penalty – it’s all smoke and mirrors.
How do women really compare to men when it comes to health care expense? In the current debate about healthcare, it is often used as an argument against the new… Read more »
Words Mean Everything
Reprinted from SRQ Magazine I sat in the audience of the Tiger Bay Banquet dinner this past Tuesday where Michael Smerconish was the key-note speaker. His topic was the political… Read more »