Friday's letters: Negative columns about Sarasota could turn off tourists
As a destination, Sarasota is a tropical resort town, clean and safe, with a friendly atmosphere and a reputation for excellent service from our re...

As a destination, Sarasota is a tropical resort town, clean and safe, with a friendly atmosphere and a reputation for excellent service from our resort hotels and local businesses. Unfortunately, two Herald-Tribune columnists recently stated their disdain for our town, with one large headline noting our 'ugly traits' and disappointment that our quality of life is becoming dangerous, difficult and inequitable. Wow! How's that for our tourists to read? Opinion: Sarasota's ugly traits are anything but tasteful art Opinion: It's easy to love Sarasota.