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Guest AuthorMarch 5, 2017

Dear Mr. President, It’s so cool that you enjoy Florida! You’re back in South Florida today — and I live here too. Today is such a sweet March day here in the Sunshine State for both of us. Strong tropical breezes off the Atlantic Ocean, yet the humidity is still low so that we’re not […]

Guest AuthorMarch 4, 2017

Carl von Clausewitz, the great theorist of war, said: “War is not merely an act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, carried on with other means.” What he meant was that even in the time of war, there are other kinds of dialogue happening, and war is not an […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 28, 2017

After three months of positive gains, consumer sentiment among Floridians fell 3.3 points in February to 94.0, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The pattern in Florida is similar to consumer sentiment at the national level, which also dropped 2.2 points in February to 96.3 from January’s record 98.5 according to the […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 28, 2017

Already this year, American have seen clearly how our Constitution keeps our country strong. First, the world watched the peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next and then tens of millions exercised their right to assembly by participating in one of the dozens of Women’s Marches across the country, including here in […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 27, 2017

In recent years, Congress repeatedly has considered legislation that would have adversely and profoundly impacted disaster-prone states like Florida. Luckily, we were spared passage, over and over again. Unfortunately, a tax “reform” package supported by House Republicans and likely to be introduced soon may contain provisions that would do essentially the same damage. Historically, these […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 25, 2017

One region, one voice. One united goal. When millions of gallons of oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico in the country’s worst environmental disaster, Northwest Florida was devastated. It was an overwhelming punch to the gut for the people and economy of our region. Now, seven years later, that heartbreak can be replaced by […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 24, 2017

As private citizens, most of us are trying to make the best financial decisions for our family, which starts with where we bank and who we trust with our money. And, it stands to reason that, as taxpayers, we would want our local government entities to do the same. Yet, Florida law does not allow […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 21, 2017

This past year has seen our country feeling more divided than ever before. The 2016 election took its toll, with candidates up and down the ballot partaking in name calling and disrespectful attacks. While political incivility is nothing new, this past year saw a new low for our nation’s discourse. With public trust in Congress […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 21, 2017

If you start having chest pains or receive a head injury, you probably realize you should go to the emergency room (ER) right away. But for medical issues that are urgent but not an emergency – such as a sinus infection or an ankle injury – many people aren’t sure whether they should go to […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 21, 2017

Many veterans of war, including myself, have concerns with foreign products being purchased from countries at war, namely the Middle East. We have come a long way in recent years to obtain our own oil and natural gas within the U.S. However, we can’t lift our feet off the proverbial pedal. Our country must use […]

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Alan Snel: Dear Mr. President, let’s ride bicycles when you’re in Florida (so that you keep off the Twitter)

Bruce Janz: In these troubled times of public discourse, is there still a place for dialogue?

Florida consumer sentiment in February drops from record high

Andy Madtes: It’s time to set legislative direction for Sunshine State

Christian Cámara: Border adjustment would sock Florida with hugely higher insurance rates

Bryan Parker: By working together, Northwest Florida has chance for brighter future

Patrick La Pine: Make 2017 the year for depository choice

Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer: Leading the way in civility – Florida’s new members of Congress

Drs. Christine Laramée, Chad Masters: ‘Three Cs’ – choose the right health care at the right time

Dennis Freytes: Safe fracking — good for America