Opinion

Observer Staff
January 6, 2015

Our View: A big birthday and agenda

This is a big birthday year. The town of Longboat Key turns 60.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 29, 2014

Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
December 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Consider giving the gift of friendship this season; 'Government of laws'

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 22, 2014

Our View: The story behind his birth

We all know what happened on 'Christmas' - as St. Luke masterfully wrote in his Gospel. But having some of the context that led up to this holy, remarkable day adds to its richness.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
December 22, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Gift of friendship is priceless

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
December 17, 2014

Our View | Learn from others' models

Michael Klauber, longtime Sarasota restaurant entrepreneur and now chairman of Visit Sarasota, probably knows firsthand now what it means 'to herd cats.'

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rodger Dowdell
December 17, 2014

My View | Grand juries have lost their independence

Recent grand jury decisions in Missouri and New York have sparked national protests.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
December 16, 2014

Our View: Same-sex marriage: It's here

In the battle - or should it be 'war'? - over same-sex marriage, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has provoked demonstrative opposition, particularly in Florida's gay citizenry.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 11, 2014

Our View: The givers .... of joy

The sides of Main were teeming with children filled with joy and excitement as they watched and waved at 4,000 parade participants marching the length of Main Street. What a great gift for the families of Sarasota.