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  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Legacy of Mary Fran Carroll

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  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

I-75 traffic affects all of East County; Fort Hamer bridge idea should be axed

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  • March 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

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  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Find out what Observer readers are saying about local issues.

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  • December 31, 2013
Our View

Word for 2014: revelation

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Bruyonna Graneum, a sophomore, freshmen Duraia Cox-Gibson and Precious Mitchell and sophomore Emaya Austin
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Dance

Braden River High School held its homecoming dance Oct. 12. At the 'Comic Book' themed dance, held in the school's gym, students could watch clips of super hero movies on a projector screen as they grooved.

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    By
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  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

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The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

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  • August 28, 2013
Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
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Manatee County will change forever

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 24, 2013
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 19, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 29, 2013
Manatee fertilizer ordinance restarts

Manatee County's ban on nitrogen-based fertilizers begins June 1.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Our View: Right ideas, faulty methods

Last week in this space, we presented the context for how and why the referendum question on the indigent-care, one-half-cent sales surtax came into being.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting

On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.

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