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Matt Walsh
October 27, 2016

What’s the best path?

Put aside the candidates’ sins and flaws. Think instead about the best path forward to lighten the next generations’ debt burden and improve their standard of living.

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Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 20, 2016

We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

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Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 29, 2016

Hooray for the Brits!

The U.K.’s vote to exit the EU comes at a propitious time. As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our independence, Brexit reminds us of the meaning of liberty.

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Opinion

Observer Staff
June 2, 2016

East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

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Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 2, 2016

Country Club Village home sells for $580,000

Residential real estate transactions from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19

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Real Estate

Adam Hughes
January 5, 2016

Lake Club home on Topsail Terrace sells for $1.85 million

Nelson Homes Inc. sold the home at 16027 Topsail Terrace to William and Monna Morton, of Atlanta, for $1,850,000.

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Real Estate

Matt Walsh
December 27, 2015

The word for 2016: wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, American voters need great wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

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Opinion

Adam Hughes
November 18, 2015

Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.53 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch topped all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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Real Estate

Pam Eubanks
October 7, 2015

Tree removal prompts more questions

Creekwood resident Elizabeth Sullivan questions the value of the new diverging diamond interchange under construction.

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Opinion

Observer Staff
July 1, 2015

Our View: The spirit of liberty defined

We publish our annual “Spirit of America” section — with the hope we can capture and keep alive some of the values and characteristics that have defined American exceptionalism since our nation’s founding 239 years ago.

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Opinion

Pam Eubanks
June 17, 2015

Major League Football will have major impact on the area

The inaugural Major League Football announced this month it will bring more than 1,000 people to Lakewood Ranch for spring training and located its headquarters there. Local businesses couldn’t be more thrilled.