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Matt Walsh
February 3, 2016

Change the lights to red

Classic: Longboat residents are worried someone will be killed at the new crosswalks. But rather than change yellow lights to red, the state wants to conduct forums.

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Matt Walsh
February 3, 2016

Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican caucuses

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Matt Walsh
January 27, 2016

How to end the jihad

Don’t forget: The 9/11 terrorists trained in Venice. Today, the jihadists are worse than ever. Editor Craig Biddle argues that not wiping them out “is a moral attrocity.”

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Matt Walsh
January 20, 2016

A show of backbone

It was a creative idea to help reduce underground utility assessments for those who will pay the most. But what you give to one meant increasing costs for others.

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Matt Walsh
January 13, 2016

Guns make you safer

Few people would agree with that idea, or with two bills that would allow guns to be carried in the open. But there’s a legitimate case for how open carry can improve safety.

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Observer Staff
January 13, 2016

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 1.13.15

Underground utilities; Colony; Trump

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Matt Walsh
January 6, 2016

Fair and equitable

How to pay for underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is a perplexing dilemma. But commissioners were right deciding to let the voters decide.

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Matt Walsh
December 27, 2015

The word for 2016: wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, American voters need great wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

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Matt Walsh
December 22, 2015

At the time of Christ’s birth

Our heritage, family values and principles depend on the continuous retelling of such important events.

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Matt Walsh
December 16, 2015

At the dogs' table

Don't worry: State law won't let dogs sit at your table

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Matt Walsh
December 16, 2015

Why Trump is on top

Sir Isaac Newton and the late economist Friedrich Hayek have rational explanations for why the Donald is running so far ahead of the Republican pack. It’s physics and math.

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Observer Staff
December 16, 2015

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.17.15

Tunnel under Gulf of Mexico Drive; Refugees

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Observer Staff
December 10, 2015

Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 10

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sparrow on a fence.

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Matt Walsh
December 9, 2015

Cost vs. benefit of no poles

If Longboat voters approve underground lines for neighborhoods, the town’s long-term debt will go up 580%. Stunning. But in context, it’ll be worth the investment.

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Observer Staff
December 9, 2015

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.10.15

Readers respond to new crosswalks on Longboat Key.

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Change the lights to red

Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

How to end the jihad

A show of backbone

Guns make you safer

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 1.13.15

Fair and equitable

The word for 2016: wisdom

At the time of Christ’s birth

At the dogs' table

Why Trump is on top

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.17.15

Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 10

Cost vs. benefit of no poles

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.10.15

Watering restrictions increase as drought extends

Hurricane preparedness workshop scheduled in April

Hall of fame coach Urban Meyer gets back to work in his new community

These one-of-a-kind dishes are signatures of the keys

After 50 years of change, the best things stay the same at this stalwart shop

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