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Longboat Key | Opinion

From left: Mark Richardson, Lloyd Hine, Frank Scrivani, Brad Sicard, Mike Ball, Mark Kerr, Jason Schmidt, John Michael, James Linkogle and Matt Dzikas. Not pictured: Troy Wooten, Dale Wyman, Joe Samblanet and Curtis Vandermolen.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2016
Good works from Public Works

Longboat Key Public Works staffers win praise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 8, 2016
Three down, six to go

Believe it or not, 2016 actually was a year of (some) progress on the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. But sorry, the hurdles are still substantial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Hodges
  • December 7, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Quit kicking the traffic can...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Robin Hartill
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2016
MY VIEW: Observations from a decade of memories

Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Longboat Key, Robin Hartill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • November 23, 2016
Gratitude for our liberties

The persecution of the Pilgrims before they celebrated their first Thanksgiving has many parallels to today’s events. They make us thankful for the liberties we enjoy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 17, 2016
Why Trump won here

Historical trends pointed toward a Hillary Clinton victory in Florida. Three factors beat her: third-party/independent voters; her own party’s turnout; and Trump’s message.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat Key Letter to the Editor

Isn’t marijuana also a pursuit of happiness?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marty Rappaport
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 3, 2016
Pray for new role models

Our republic has survived plenty of strife in our polity. Out of this election, let’s pray the pendulum swings to elected officeholders pledged to lifelong honesty and decency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Observer ignores Charter Review Board issues; Media bias is bad for democracy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 13, 2016
The amendments …

Once again, Florida voters will find their ballot full of proposed constitutional amendments. Don’t let the wording fool you. Here is what they really mean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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