Hands Across the Sand event on Siesta Key Beach
Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; it is about protection of… Read more »
Important Events for Sarasota!
Come Celebrate Alex Sink’s 62nd Birthday! Please join our host committee: John Auer • Virgil Fabian • Chris Marlin • Mitchell BergerJed Thomas • Richard Pinsky • Bill Gunter (host… Read more »
Sarasota Power now has it’s own website! A Town Hall is scheduled!!
As you might already know, the City of Sarasota is deciding whether or not the will reduce their franchise agreement. And agreement which has expired on May 28, 2010. FPL… Read more »
SENATORS LEMIEUX AND NELSON IN RESPONSE TO GULF COAST DISASTER
NEW AD CAMPAIGN DEMANDS ACTION BY SENATORS LEMIEUX AND NELSON IN RESPONSE TO GULF COAST DISASTER Calls on U.S. to Break Oil Addiction; Pass Clean Energy and Climate Legislation FLORIDA… Read more »
A reader’s dispute of the Bradenton Herald article by Rae Dowling regarding FPL and the City of Sarasota
Submitted by Rex James Friends, If you haven’t read it yet. Please see link to an opinion article in today’s Herald Tribune page 19a. Very misleading as to how FPL… Read more »
World Ocean Day – Boyton Beach
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Confused about what is going on regarding the oil that is sure to make its way to Palm Beach County? What to… Read more »
Putting some sunshine on “FPL: We’re city’s best option” – Sarasota Herald Tribune
Today, in the Sarasota Herald Tribune, there was an Op-Ed that I would like to respond to. FPL began informal discussions about the franchise renewal last year, and we… Read more »
BP Oil Spill – a look below the surface of what they are not showing you.
Please take a few minutes to see what is under the water’s surface of the BP Oil Spill. Good Morning America invited Jacque Custeau’s grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr, to go… Read more »
Powerful franchise – Sarasota is right to examine its energy options
“With oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico and the environment at risk, the need to end the state’s fossil-fuel addiction has become increasingly urgent. But rushing into — or… Read more »
Mark your calendars – Sarasota Power Rally at City Hall
THE RALLY HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD A town hall has been scheduled on June 16th, 2010 Sarasota City Hall 2pm – 5pm What: FPL Franchise Agreement is up for… Read more »
Clean Energy Gulf Challenge Announced – $10,000 prize!
SACE Launches Contest for Roadmap to End America’s Dangerous Addiction to Oil Jacksonville, Fla. (May 13) – Today, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is issuing a Clean Energy Gulf… Read more »
Sarasota Power on Facebook
There is a Facebook Fan Page started called “Sarasota Power” It will provide the opportunity to keep up with the latest information about the Sarasota City Commission and their negotiations… Read more »
Sarasota City Commission asks for a 5 year franchise agreement from FPL.
Last night, when I walked out of the Sarasota City Commission meeting after listening to the City Commissioners debate about the new franchise agreement proposed by FPL, I heard from… Read more »
Red County and their thoughts on the FPL franchise fees
City of Sarasota Commission To Tax Sarasotans for 30 Years Without Their Permission? | Red County I am posting RED County’s own Richard Swier’s article on Sarasota and FPL’s franchise… Read more »
I’ve been accused: “Unfortunate Mischaracterization of Senator Bennett’s Renewable Energy Bill”
This morning I received an anonymous comment on my article about FPL’s franchise agreement with the City of Sarasota. It accused me of “mischaracterizing” Senator Bennett’s bill – SB 1186…. Read more »