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  • February 11, 2015
Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

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  • February 10, 2015
Letters to the Editor: Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • Longboat Key
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Moonshine at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Courtesy Marc Ellis/H2O Pictures.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
Mote resident dolphin Moonshine dies

Long-time resident, pantropical spotted dolphin called Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium home for more than 10 years.

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  • Neighbors
ISIS execution in Iraq.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2015
Our View: Never again?

If not we, then who will stop them?

  • East County
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  • February 3, 2015
We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Trust me you'll get used to it - our new design.

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Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • February 2, 2015
My view: Today, Tomorrow, Together

Sarasota County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, here's what it means to you.

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  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 27, 2015
Our View: Traffic talk is cheap

And once again, the city of Sarasota and Bradenton Beach do nothing.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Longboat Key
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  • January 21, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo lighting contest judged impartially

  • Sarasota
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  • January 20, 2015
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mike Finney
  • January 20, 2015
My View: Will monorail work on University Parkway?

A Lakewood Ranch resident proposes a new solution for University Parkway traffic.

  • East County
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 20, 2015
Our View: He just doesn't get it

For a guy who graduated from Harvard and 'taught' at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama sure didn't 'larn' much about economics or capitalism.

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  • January 14, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo Council lighting contest is unfair; Settling the lawsuit would have no effect

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"I am Charlie."
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

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