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Adrian Moore
October 7, 2021

Will the Sarasota City Commission defend voters’ choices?

When 75% of city voters make a decision, the job of the City Commission is to respect and defend that vote.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 29, 2021

Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 22, 2021

The silencing of dissent

Rattled by the citizenry’s outrage this summer, the Sarasota School Board majority responds, showing its disdain for the people it serves.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 12, 2021

An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 2, 2021

OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 2, 2021

Mask wars: Coercion only brings destruction

This fight or war over masks on school children brings into vivid focus the incongruity that has existed with education from the day it became the domain of the state.

Sarasota
Opinion

By David Verinder
August 26, 2021

Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Emily Walsh
August 24, 2021

Traffic circle shift show can only get better, right?

A Longboater’s weeklong diary detailing the new traffic pattern at Gulfstream and US 41.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
August 11, 2021

Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 5, 2021

Public education unmasked

Parents exposed what’s really going on in Sarasota schools. It’s a case for abolishing public education.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 29, 2021

There comes a time in the life of every company when it needs new energy, new perspectives and new ideas. Unfortunately, that also means some of those who grew the business need to go. A case in point.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 22, 2021

Governments as developers

The strategy is to build a venue for farmers markets, concerts and art festivals, with the hope donors and taxpayers eventually will support a cultural and community center. Hope is never a good strategy.