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Tax Cut, or Tax Shift? The Property-Tax Amendment That Could Remake Longboat Key

On November 3, Floridians will vote on the largest rewrite of the property-tax system in a generation. Few towns in the state have more riding...
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13.7 Inches in the Hole: Sarasota’s Driest Stretch in Years, and its Impact

—It is reaching every lawn, every flower bed, and,...
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From Tension to Pension: After 40 years in public service, the steadiest heart in Town Hall is going home

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The 5-20% Solution: White Wine Blended into Red

Outside the Rhône Valley, winemakers in the Provence region...