Should images of
9/11 victims bodies be used in political campaign TV
ads?
 37.1% D. I would vote against any candidate
that uses such images.
24.4% E. I think Americans need to be
reminded and I think it's a good idea.
15.6% C. I'm not comfortable with it, but it
wouldn't affect my vote.
18.9% A. Not if any victims families object.
3.7% B. I see nothing wrong with it.
Total
Votes: 984 |
Congress is set to pass
a spam law.
Advertisers should:
61.1%
A. Get my permission before
contacting me.
21.3%
C. Congress will make it
worse. Let the ISP block the spam.
17.4%
B. OK to email me as long as
I can ask to be removed.
Total Votes: 206 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Repeat?
35.5% D. The Bucs will make the playoffs but not make it to the
Superbowl
27.8%
A. Yes
18%
E. The Bucs will not make the
playoffs.
11.8%
B. No
6.7%
C. No - Miami will win the
Superbowl
Total Votes: 194 |
Relocation Interest?
Would you consider moving to Sarasota now or in the future?
35.3%
A. I am thinking about moving to the
Sarasota area.
16.9%
C. I would consider moving to
Sarasota to retire, but, not for a few years.
15.5%
E. I am definitely going to move to
the Sarasota area.
14.2%
F. I already live in the Sarasota
area.
12.8%
D. I am thinking of moving to
Florida and haven't decided on where.
5.1%
B. I hadn't thought about moving to
the Sarasota area before.
Total Votes: 507 |
In order track the interest of
visitors to our site, we asked:
Were you planning a trip to
Sarasota?
35.7%
A. I was planning a trip to Sarasota
before I visited this site.
33.7%
E. I already made reservations and
was looking for more information.
17.1%
B. I am considering Sarasota.
7.5%
D. It's between Sarasota and another
Florida location.
5.7%
C. Just surfing.
Total Votes: 1322 |
Beaches Are the #1 Favorite
according to previous votes. What is Your Next Favorite Thing To Do in
Sarasota?
32.4% H. Dining
13.5% C. Nightclubs - Live Music, Comedy
12.1% F. Golf
12.1% E. Events, Craft Fairs, Food Festivals
8.1% I. Shopping
5.4% L. Museums - Ringling, Selby, etc.
4% J. Read a Book
4% A. Movies
4% B. Theater
2.7% K. Parks - Nature, State Parks
1.3% G. Tennis
0% D. Live Concerts
Total Votes: 74 |
Online Privacy
Bills are being considered in Congress. How do you feel about online
privacy?
57.6% E. Personal information should never be sold or traded like a
commodity.
21.8% A. Companies should get permission before using personal
information.
10.9%
D. Companies should be required
to have an opt-out option at the time of collection, not later.
8.7%
C. Being able to opt-out isn't enough.
They shouldn't collect or store information without permission.
0.7%
B. As long as I can ask later to remove
my information, I don't care what they do with it.
Total Votes: 137 |
Taxes For Better
Schools
Sarasota votes on whether to raise property taxes to pay for better schools,
Would you pay more?
21.6%
F. No. There's too much waste in the budget.
15.7%
A. I would pay higher taxes
14.9%
G. No. I would not vote to pay more.
13.3%
B. Yes. I think my property would be worth more if Sarasota had better
schools.
12.9%
E. No. My taxes are too high now.
12.2%
C. Yes. Because teachers are underpaid.
9%
D. Yes. Because class sizes are too big.
Total Votes: 512 |
January - February
Smoking or Non-Smoking Dining?
Many restaurants are eliminating smoking completely. What do you think?
41.6% I am more likely to dine at a non-smoking restaurant.
17% I think current non-smoking areas are enough.
15.1% I only dine at non-smoking restaurants.
15% There are restaurants I will not return to because of the smoke.
11.1% I smoke and will not dine at a non-smoking restaurant.
Total Votes: 752 |
November - December 2001
What do you think of all the patriotic themed ads? Even using "America
the Beautiful" to sell cars.
33.3% I think they're in
bad taste.
22.2% I think they're
great!
22.2% I don't mind.
17.4% I will not buy from a
business that advertises that way.
4.7% I hate them!
Total Votes: 126 |
Special Poll
September - October 2001
Are you letting the terrorists affect
your plans?
74.7% E.
No. I have made no changes.
8.4%
D. No, but I'm going to drive
instead of fly.
6.5%
B. No, I just rescheduled.
6.1%
A. Yes, I cancelled my vacation.
4.2%
C. Yes, I'm afraid to travel.
Total Votes: 261 |
June - July 2001
Should Florida Enact A Cell Phone Ban
For Drivers?
30.9% - B. Talking Using Hands Free Device
Only
24% - D. Don't Ban Them - Too Many Other
Distractions Are Allowed
23.2% - E. Should Be Banned While Driving and
In Restaurants
12% - A. No Cell Talking While Driving
9.8% - C. Banned While Driving Completely
Total Votes: 275 |
May - June 2001
Electricity Deregulation for
Florida?
52%
No Way! Leave it alone.
32% Only if they guarantee we won't end up like California!
16% Deregulate - competition is good
Total Votes: 188 |
