Mike Thomas
COMMENTARY
Table is set for 2009, but others are poised to join political feast
November 18, 2008
One election cycle ends, and the next one is under way.
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Urban center could help save Avalon Park from itself
November 16, 2008
Fifteen years ago the Orange County Commission approved Avalon Park, a controversial development designed to reshape Central Florida.
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A simple plan to force upkeep of foreclosures
November 13, 2008
In June I wrote that summer rains would revitalize dry yards and reveal the hidden plague of abandoned homes.
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Econ land deal muddied by plan for bridge
November 11, 2008
Not too long ago, the Econ River was a wilderness where you could get hopelessly lost enough to consider eating your canoe partner.
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GOP can't ignore Hispanics and expect to thrive
November 6, 2008
What did this election say about the future of the Republican Party?
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McCain loses to a superb campaigner — and to right-wing base of the GOP
November 5, 2008
President Barack Obama.
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Despite flaws, McCain's plan is a better starting point to health-care reform
November 2, 2008
It's not the economy, stupid. It's health care.
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Jacobs will leave Orange County Commission with a record of tough analysis
October 30, 2008
Let's pause from our focus on politicians about to be elected and reflect on one who is leaving.
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Shady deal on Deseret adds to housing woes
October 28, 2008
It doesn't matter that there is an inventory of almost 25,000 unsold homes in Orange and Seminole.
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Obama tax plan's roots date back 30 years
October 26, 2008
So how exactly does Barack Obama plan to spread the wealth?
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Florida's global-warming goals look like expensive hot air
October 23, 2008
Florida has embarked on a noble mission to cool the globe and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
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School-funding cuts jeopardize student gains
October 21, 2008
The Nap Ford Community School saves kids in Parramore. It gives them the same quality education kids in the suburbs receive.
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Blaming Disney for using gun-law loophole is off target
July 13, 2008
I don't care whether Disney employees keep Glocks in their glove boxes.
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Hooker ads: Policing them is legal quagmire
February 17, 2008
Did MBI get caught with its pants down?
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Defuse bomb disaster boring into Vista Lakes
January 15, 2008
In Florida you can build on a skinny spit of land in the path of hurricanes.
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I've got your new state song - take your pick
December 13, 2007
Have you listened to the three finalists in the state song contest?
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With IKEA, the Swedes give us chic with cheap
November 11, 2007
This probably isn't something a local columnist should admit.
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Water wars will land squarely on home turf
November 4, 2007
The state of Georgia is stealing our water.
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Charter schools: Good idea, but tighten rules
April 1, 2007
We anchored the battleship USS Sentinel, loaded up the 16-inch guns and began firing away at charter schools last week.
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Sirens aren't top option for weather alerts
February 6, 2007
In the aftermath of disaster, we question what our government could have done to lessen or prevent it.
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So far, hurricane-season awards go to . . . anyone else but us
September 27, 2004
Fun is fun until your house gets hit by a tree. I ran outside, screaming in horror because I thought it squashed the air conditioner.
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Saying goodbye once again to the one I love
September 3, 2004
I'll be with you in a second.
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Charley's wake leaves long lines, short fuses
August 19, 2004
Luckily, as the father of a baby and 5-year-old, I'm used to cold showers and little sleep.
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Shuttle safety competes with politics of day
February 4, 2003
Here is a framework from which to view the Columbia investigation.
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