Who Are the "Friends of Mike Rahn"?
They are funding Mike Rahn's personal PAC, which serves to hide donor identities from voters
The Detail by Cathy Antunes
All things Sarasota/Florida politics and occasionally beyond.
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Who's Afraid of Flo Entler?
A PAC funded by Selby Gardens board members, development interests and public officials is going after a candidate who won't be their puppet.
Happy 4th! Let's Depose the "Kingmakers"
In honor of America's 250th birthday, may the people take back their power by rejecting dark money donors and their lapdog candidates
An Illegitimate Majority
Bridget Ziegler and Karen Rose sit on the Sarasota County School Board despite rejection from constituents. To do their damage, they need Robyn Marinelli's help.
Illicit and Complicit
Bridget Ziegler twists a colleagues Constitutionally protected protest over ICE killing Renee Good into her personal bid to remove him from office
The Threesome Guy: Grooming Ideological Apprentices at Sarasota's Public High Schools
A Pine View School Turning Point USA flier is troubling in so many ways. One thing is certain: Christian Ziegler is targeting his TPUSA political recruiting efforts on public high schools.
The Threesome Guy wants YOU!
Are you a high school student in Sarasota? Christian Ziegler wants to help you start a Turning Point USA club, so he can rehabilitate his image on the dead coattails of Charlie Kirk.
Grand Oak Graveyard, II
I first wrote about Selby Gardens axing of over 100 trees back in 2019. Their new plan to ax another 100+ trees (and 7 grand oaks), warrants scrutiny. Is this a garden or a botanical office park?
Tally Muscle, Pedicini Pay-back
Why is Tallahassee threatening the Manatee County Commission against voting to protect wetlands?
Sarasota-Style Gerrymandering Goes National
The 2020 Sarasota County Commission created a new way to weaponize gerrymandered redistricting. The Texas legislature is taking a page out of their playbook.
Open the Books - Part Two
In 2012, Richard Corcoran wrote a Jerry Maguire-esque manifesto against government grifting. Unlike the fictional Maguire, Corcoran went on to betray his lofty proclaimed values. And Floridians pay.
Open the Books - Part One
Is Sydney Gruters using restricted New College Foundation donations to pay Richard Corcoran's bloated compensation? Plus, the education of a New College President.
Climate Change Chickens are Coming Home to Roost in Florida
Politicians can lie about climate change, but insurance companies have to deal with reality
Survey Says
Does the public support a new performing arts hall? Ask the voters
In Search of a City Manager
A half-baked,unethical process doesn't serve City residents. It can be salvaged, but our ceremonial Mayor Liz Alpert must step up, and Marlon Brown must step down.
An Unethical Hot Mess
Should our former City Manager help pick his replacement? Sometimes a player needs to be benched
The Commission Whisperer & the Lobbyist
Former City Manager Marlon Brown made sure his City Commission "coach" would be in place long after he left City Hall. Why?
The Tail is Wagging the Dog at City Hall
Marty Hurwitz may be the most important person you've never heard of at City Hall
Servant Leadership - or Not
Playing Politics with the Ceremonial Mayor position betrays voters
Human Worth, Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk
"....When you're rich they think you really know....."