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Matt Walsh
August 26, 2020

It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. Visitors will need to know Florida is safe again.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rep. Tommy Gregory
August 20, 2020

My View: Florida Democrats target black incumbents

Three Democrat lawmakers who dared to support school choice and limits on teen abortions are being labeled as no longer Democrats.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 20, 2020

Sad kiss goodbye?

No. Say it won’t be so. Unconditional Surrender sets Sarasota apart. Keep it on the bayfront.

Sarasota
News

Guest Author
August 17, 2020

Letters to the editor: readers sound off on beach parking

Letter writers ask for public lots to reopen .

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Corey DeAngelis and Adrian Moore
August 12, 2020

Lockdown highlights why we should fund students instead of school systems

Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

Sarasota
Opinion

By The Observer
July 29, 2020

The Observer's 2020 primary election recommendations

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ron Turner
July 27, 2020

Vote-by-mail is not ‘all-mail voting’

Absentee voting — or voting by mail — has been a part of Florida’s election process since 2002. Every signature is checked for security.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 15, 2020

Payback against Selby?

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

Sarasota
Opinion

Adrian Moore
July 8, 2020

Common sense solutions for police reform

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

Sarasota
Opinion

Guest Author
July 1, 2020

Masks can help slow the spread

Health care professionals urge the public to wear face masks to slow the virus spread.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 1, 2020

Time for silence to end

The Fourth of July is a time for the silent majority to begin reasserting its voice for a strong defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.