by Christine Robinson | Jun 21, 2025 | News
The Sarasota City Commission appropriately hit the reset button last month on their City Manager Search. It was the right thing to do, and at the right time. When a city commissioner steps into office, commissioners must rely on staff for the expertise of their...
by Christine Robinson | May 17, 2025 | News
Twenty-five years ago, the Sarasota School Board, at the behest of a widely disliked Superintendent, decided to sneak a special referendum on a ballot for July for an additional millage. The school system was on the verge of financial ruin and more money is all the...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last month, we wrote a column thanking the county commission for focusing on stormwater, but we asked for a special meeting solely on stormwater maintenance. We were surprised at the strong community reaction to that column; many from all walks of life reached out to...