by Mark Sharpe | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Sharpe Bytes
The COVID Crisis, poorly considered lockdowns and now righteous anger over the killing of George Floyd have laid bare the underbelly of America. No, I am not in any way justifying the violent elements of otherwise understandable anger, but I am making the case that...
by Mark Sharpe | Apr 22, 2020 | News, Sharpe Bytes
A decade ago I spoke before a large and angry crowd. The country was in the midst of economic turmoil and I was finishing my second term as a Hillsborough County Commissioner, and preparing to run for my third and final term. I remember the event well because it was...
by Mark Sharpe | Apr 13, 2020 | News, Sharpe Bytes
One size does not fit all, and the way forward will require social discipline and political leadership. Policy making requires balance. It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. It’s like flying a plane, which requires the right touch of pitch and yaw. Too much of one...
by Mark Sharpe | Feb 1, 2020 | News, Sharpe Bytes
In 2016 we held a historic event at the Old University Mall. It was intentionally edgy: mixing rap (a spoken word recital of our branding material by Urban D); Community Impact Awards; S.O.U.L. Mag with the innovation district on the cover; and a rousing presentation...
by Mark Sharpe | Oct 28, 2019 | News, Sharpe Bytes
I am writing this Sharpe Byte while sitting at the San Francisco Airport waiting for my flight home after a week of visiting wineries, hiking the backwoods, and staying one step ahead of the ravaging wildfires. California is a fascinating state. Its economy is the 5th...
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