We seem to be an outlier in sales tax with this weak growth, ... We anticipate with the home heating read more

We seem to be an outlier in sales tax with this weak growth, ... We anticipate with the home heating oil season coming back, it's going to be bad. The sales tax will probably take a hit in the final quarter of this [calendar] year and through first quarter unless prices all of a sudden correct themselves and come back down.

The same thing is happening on the barrier islands, like Longboat Key and Anna Maria, when you have a red read more

The same thing is happening on the barrier islands, like Longboat Key and Anna Maria, when you have a red tide in the area, ... But the data is not at a fine enough resolution to tease out the economic impact.

Sometimes conflict is necessary in the short term to achieve peace through the threat of aggression, and sometimes it is read more

Sometimes conflict is necessary in the short term to achieve peace through the threat of aggression, and sometimes it is the threat of conflict which can establish peace.

If you're scared, buy a big dog and tie it around your waist.

If you're scared, buy a big dog and tie it around your waist.

At least 36. I just hope my brother knows the assistant pro here like he reckons he does.

At least 36. I just hope my brother knows the assistant pro here like he reckons he does.

Our seniors had a good couple of days, I'd like to congratulate them. And as for our underclassmen, it's time read more

Our seniors had a good couple of days, I'd like to congratulate them. And as for our underclassmen, it's time for them to start thinking about next year.

We have been encouraged by the results of a couple successful campaigns that we've featured to help promote them, but read more

We have been encouraged by the results of a couple successful campaigns that we've featured to help promote them, but the overall impact of the format has still been nominal.

They booked credits from multiple suppliers, with cash tied to future business. It might be perceived as another piece of read more

They booked credits from multiple suppliers, with cash tied to future business. It might be perceived as another piece of bad news. But it's not a big issue.

I'm going to talk about civil rights for all people and how you really have to stand up for your read more

I'm going to talk about civil rights for all people and how you really have to stand up for your rights.