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The 2014 Florida Amendments. And Why You Should Know Them. Susan Nilon

There are three constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot this November.  Both Amendment One, the Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative, and Amendment Two, Florida Right to Medical… Read more »

Featured Columnist, Florida Laws, Politics    amendment one, amendment three 2014, amendment two, medical marijuana, november 2014 vote

It Doesn’t Always Pay to Run as a Republican

Reprinted from SRQ Daily It has been said for many years here, “If you want to win an election, you have to run as a Republican in Sarasota.”  And for years,… Read more »

Editor's Picks, Featured Columnist, Politics, Sarasota    politics, Republican, republican party of sarasota, Sarasota County Florida, sarasota democrats, sarasota Florida

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 »

Featured Columnist, Politics, Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Hospital    HCA, Healthcare Corporation of America, privatization of hospital, public hospital, Rick Scott, Sarasota County Florida, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

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).

Healthcare, Politics, Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Hospital    ACA, hospital, privatize Sarasota Hosptial, Rick Scott, Sarasota, Save our community 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 »

City of Sarasota, Florida Laws, Lifestyle, Sarasota    chattanooga Tennessee, comcast, fpl, high speed internet, marco rubio, Sarasota, smart grid, verizon

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 »

Education, Featured Columnist, Politics    2014, ACT, bright futures, florida legislature, florida lotto, SAT

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 »

Featured Columnist, Medicaid, Politics    expand medicaid in Florida, Governor Scott, Tallahassee, WIC, Women infants and children

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 »

Education, Politics, Sarasota    first amendment, Librarians, no more librarians, Sarasota County Schools

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 »

City of Sarasota, Featured Columnist, Politics    City of Sarasota, Sarasota Commissioner, Sunshine Law, Sunshine Lawsuit, Susan Chapman

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 »

City of Sarasota, Featured Columnist, Politics    Sarasota City Charter, sarasota Florida

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 »

City of Sarasota, Politics, Sarasota    current government, Diana Hamilton, Elected Mayor, Linda Holland, Revised Charter Caucus, Sarasota City Charter

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 »

Featured Columnist, Florida Laws, Politics    Darryl Rouson, Florida, medical marijuana

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 »

City of Sarasota, Homelessness, Politics    Harvest House, Homelessness, Marbut, Nilon Report, sarasota Florida

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 »

Press Releases, Sarasota, WSRQ Radio    Blood, Blood alcohol content, Breathalyzer, Friday, John Tortorella, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Sarasota, sarasota Florida

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 »

Featured Columnist, Politics, Sarasota    Florida, politics, Sarasota, sarasota Florida, United States, Voting, WSRQ Radio, WSRQ Sarasota

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