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Matt Walsh
June 7, 2017

Forgotten D-Day

American news media fails to recognize 73rd anniversary.

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Matt Walsh
May 31, 2017

Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

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Observer Staff
May 31, 2017

Longboat Key letters to the editor

Amore operators thank Longboat Key patrons

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Matt Walsh
May 31, 2017

We are not cotton candy

'Nothing better represents America’s awesome determination to defend herself than this graduating class.'

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Matt Walsh
May 24, 2017

Progress on roads

Thanks to persistent efforts from a few engaged Longboat Key residents, the mayor and town manager, FDOT is ‘doing more than lip service.’ ‘We have to keep on them,’ Terry Gans says.

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Matt Walsh
May 24, 2017

What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

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Matt Walsh
May 24, 2017

It's worth a try

A recent proposal may entice more people to run for the Town Commission

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Observer Staff
May 18, 2017

This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

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Matt Walsh
May 17, 2017

It took a Village

The birth of the Longboat Key Art Center in 1952 illustrates what can happen when old-fashioned friendships, volunteerism and community spirit combine. Perhaps that can work again.

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Matt Walsh
May 10, 2017

Unfinished jewel

It took $3.5 million and 14 years — 14 years! — to renovate Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park. But the one amenity that has been and is used the most is still the same old inadequate building.

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Matt Walsh
May 10, 2017

Legislature vs. Scott: Time will tell

There will be a time to remember

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Matt Walsh
May 4, 2017

Tale of two tax cuts

When Trump’s opponents rant about tax cuts being for the wealthy, it’s a fake argument. Meanwhile, raising Florida’s homestead exemption has consequences lawmakers ignore.