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Associated PressNovember 28, 2016

When Randall Baker began renting out a pair of College Park cottages through Airbnb, he says he thought he had done everything right. He had a business license through the state and tax receipts from the city and county. But after a neighbor complained, Orlando code enforcement determined Baker was violating zoning rules. Though he […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2016

Let me begin by saying I believe everyone in the country should attend a gun-safety class. Whether you support or oppose restrictions on gun ownership, every citizen should attend such a class, be it privately taught, in schools, or some other venue. If you are unfamiliar with the class, let me clear up an important […]

Guest AuthorOctober 13, 2015

Wars never end. The bullets may stop but the hatreds continue. Any family that’s lost a son, daughter, wife or husband will never end their anguish or forget those responsible for their loss. Both sides remember. That’s why the march to war must be carefully considered with all alternatives on the table. Such was not […]

Marc YachtOctober 12, 2015

Wars never end. The bullets may stop but the hatreds continue. Any family that’s lost a son, daughter, wife or husband will never end their anguish or forget those responsible for their loss. Both sides remember. That’s why the march to war must be carefully considered with all alternatives on the table. Such was not […]

Guest AuthorMay 18, 2015

Anonymity and pseudonymity have been key threads in the fabric of American life since the Colonial era. From arts to politics, from the Revolutionary era-tracts known as Cato’s Letters to the street art of the elusive Banksy, there is a long tradition, respected in practice and protected by the First Amendment, of publishing or distributing […]

Bob SparksApril 10, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

Bob SparksApril 9, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

Guest AuthorDecember 15, 2014

This weekend I participated in an interesting exercise. A group of activists staged a debate in which some of us argued that peace and environmental and economic justice are possible, while another group argued against us. The latter group professed to not believe its own statements, to be dirtying itself with bad arguments for the […]

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Orlando grapples with Airbnb, other rental networks

Tim Bryce: Education is the key to reducing gun violence

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: Continuing hatreds embody true cost of war

Dr. Marc J. Yacht: Continuing hatreds embody true cost of war

R.J. Lehmann: Copyright lobby seeks new hammer to pound free speech in Florida

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida’s economic menu

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida's economic menu

David Swanson: We’re not exceptional, we’re isolated