What You Missed Last Week in Politics
In case you were busy, here is what you might have missed in local politics last week: “The Grand Bargain” – Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell Showing leadership, Vice Mayor Suzanne… Read more »
Tag: sarasota Florida
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 »
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 »
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 »
We Have What It Takes
Reprinted from SRQ Daily and SRQ Magazine “Oh, if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women! There is so… Read more »
Buchanan to Hold Forum on Tax Reform
Sarasota, Florida – U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan announced today that he will host a forum on tax reform. Buchanan is Florida’s only member of the powerful U.S. House Ways and… Read more »
Q&A with Cathy Antunes, independent candidate for Sarasota County Commission, District 2
September 16th, 2010 by Susan Nilon in News, Politics reprinted from Creative Loafing Cathy Antunes found herself in the public eye in 2008 when she challenged the Sarasota County Commission to openly discuss all aspects… Read more »
Q&A with Joe Barbetta, Republican Sarasota County Commission incumbent, District 2
October 19th, 2010 by Susan Nilon in News, Politics reprinted from Creative Loafing Joe Barbetta (R) is running for re-election, for his second term as Sarasota County Commissioner in District 2, facing a surprisingly strong… Read more »