In The News

This Thursday, I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for Sarasota Station, a remarkable workforce housing project two decades in the making by One Stop Housing (OSH).

The county commission faces a fiscal challenge demanding immediate action. Current projections indicate the county will spend $24 million more than it collects in revenue this fiscal year—a figure that increased by $1 million at the commission’s final 2025 meeting. This deficit spending threatens long-term financial stability and must be addressed before next year’s budget cycle begins.

November is a month of gratitude highlighted by Thanksgiving. While it is easy to be critical of government, we believe it is important to also highlight the good things happening here and with government.