by Christine Robinson | Sep 18, 2017 | News
This month, I am writing about yet another tax increase being considered by our County Commission. This time, it is a hike in the Fire Fee tax on those who receive county fire services in the City of Sarasota and in unincorporated Sarasota County. It is really under...
by Christine Robinson | Sep 16, 2017 | News
This was by far my toughest column to write for SRQ Daily. I usually spend the few weeks before the column, looking for inspiration and researching information. But this past week I have spent my time locating a place to stay for my kids and preparing while we ride...
by Christine Robinson | Sep 14, 2017 | Argus Impact
OUR POSITION: PGT teams up with YMCA for near-site day care for workers’ children. Working families in Southwest Florida struggle to find decent, affordable housing. They have well-publicized problems getting access to health insurance and coping with the rising costs...
by Christine Robinson | Sep 10, 2017 | News
Public opinion on taxes and fees is pretty clear. On Aug. 30, Herald-Tribune reporter Zach Murdock reported on the 2017 Citizen’s Survey presentation by University of South Florida professor Dr. Susan MacManus: “There’s not a lot of appetite for new revenue sources of...
by Christine Robinson | Sep 6, 2017 | Argus Impact
American Vegetable Grower® magazine is proud to announce Parrish, FL-based Jones Potato Farm is the 2017 recipient of its prestigious Grower Achievement Award. This national award is given annually to an operation that exemplifies the best of the national growing...
