OUR POSITION: Spy in the sky? All in all, rather not. Will the state Legislature take the podium from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, and protect Floridians from drone surveillance? Legislation in Tallahassee appears headed that way — and it may … Find out how to read more online.

OUR POSITION: Extending Sarasota County’s bus system south into Charlotte County makes sense, assuming the expense doesn’t sap other government services. That may be a big “if.” Charlotte and Sarasota counties have been talking about the possibility of linking county … Find out how to read more online.

OUR POSITION: Consumer demand drives business decisions. In a real sense, it’s up to you. In his book, “The Lexus and the Olive Tree,” journalist Thomas Friedman addresses the issues of globalization and analyzes changing dynamics between the haves and … Find out how to read more online.

“Man, you guys are crack addicts.” — Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor said to NBC Meet the Press commentator David Gregory, who asked Bush on air, “Who’s the hottest Florida politician right now — is it you or (U.S. … Find out how to read more online.

OUR POSITION: A cross-border bus route between North Port and Port Charlotte is a natural place to start. One of the positive things to emerge at a regional transportation planning meeting last week was a discussion of the potential for … Find out how to read more online.

OUR POSITION: Start the process for a short-term concession contract, then find a mediator who might work through differences over a long-term vision. What next for Warm Mineral Springs? It is an understatement to say the co-owners, who went into … Find out how to read more online.

The Englewood-Charlotte Library has been closed since October because of a reconstruction project, which is expected to be completed in April. The Oyster Creek Pool at Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park will close Feb. 4-25 for maintenance and repairs. The … Find out how to read more online.

OUR POSITION: City, county find common ground on a range of issues. The brevity of Friday’s joint meeting between the Punta Gorda City Council and the Charlotte County Commission said more about the level of cooperation between the two boards … Find out how to read more online.

Dan Jeffers may have left his desk in the principal’s office at Lemon Bay High School last Friday, but he’ll remain a part of the place for years to come. As he told the Sun in an interview last week, … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: Article 1 of the Constitution gives the president the power to issue executive orders. These orders can be challenged by the Congress of the United States. If they are not, then according to the Constitution they will become law. … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: Is this really how we want our country to function, by lies and deceit and a win-at-any-cost mentality? There are many examples, but here is just one. When the President was obsessed with the passage of the Affordable Care … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: Mayor Linda Yates wants to make half of Warm Mineral Springs into a park with sidewalks, picnic tables, bathrooms and recreation areas for children and adults. That’s pretty much what we already have, except that the grounds and buildings … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: I agree with the recent comment about publishing red tide alerts. We need to groom the beach areas daily as well. Our friends, family and visitors who have allergies or asthma need to know this information before planning a … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: Hysteria is running rampant in Deep Creek! The easily stunned “professor of constitutional law,” who wrote in, compared our president, who was elected by the majority of the people, to dictators. This is offensive and shows great intemperance and … Find out how to read more online.

Editor: Our government has too many laws, because our first response to every problem is, “There oughtta be a law.” Well, sorry, I’ve got one more aimed to stop Congress’s addiction to earmarks. Earmarks to laws are no more than … Find out how to read more online.