Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of August 14, 2026
Economic development at FLC
To: Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling
Karie, I believe this is a vendor that presented at FLC conference several years ago. I’ve been widely sharing her slides since then (Much...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of August 14, 2026
Flock cameras
To: BJ Bishop
Today I want to share several updates on how Flock is further addressing three areas that are critical to the company:...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of August 7, 2026
Property Tax Ballot Watch
To: Longboat Key Town Commission
I hope everyone is having a nice summer break. Please see the update below regarding the property...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of August 7, 2026
Parking Peace: A Thank You Note to the Commission
To: Sarasota City Commission
On behalf of the DSEA, the residents, businesses, volunteers, and supporters who care...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 31, 2026
Records request
To: Sarasota City Clerk Shayla Griggs
I’m aware that you can only respond when staff pass the information back to you. That said it...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 31, 2026
Longboat Drive North
To: Helen Elardo
As a follow up, the Building Department is coordinating with the contractor to conduct the repair and cleaning starting at...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 17, 2026
A big thank you
To: Judy Soden
I’m so glad that public works was able to improve the signage. Thanks go to Charlie Mopps and the...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 17, 2026
Electric Bicycle Regulations
To: Kelly Brown
Kelly, in researching this, I believe that Governor DeSantis vetoed this bill and it did not become law. Here is...
Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of July 10, 2026
A Grim Discovery on 15th Street
To: Sarasota City Commission
Early this morning there was a shooting at 15th street and Central, which sadly resulted in...
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of July 10, 2026
Making Miracles (and Talking Taxes)
To: Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton
Since leaving my role as Longboat Key Mayor in March, I have become active...