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  • April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Paragon sets the record straight; ZBA approved variance over residents' opposition

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 17, 2014
Our view

City breaks St. Armands' trust

  • Sarasota
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  • April 16, 2014
Our view

City breaks St. Armands' trust

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 16, 2014
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Town should trim pine tree requirements

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 10, 2014
Our view

Sun isn't shining on Fournier

  • Sarasota
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  • April 9, 2014
Our view

The key to Key Club's future

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 9, 2014
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Observer readers weigh in on last week's April Fools' edition.

  • East County
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  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 3, 2014
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Make the most of rowing

  • Sarasota
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  • April 3, 2014
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To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

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  • April 2, 2014
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Legacy of Mary Fran Carroll

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  • April 2, 2014
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I-75 traffic affects all of East County; Fort Hamer bridge idea should be axed

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  • April 2, 2014
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Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 27, 2014
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'Woo-hoo.' Really?

  • Sarasota
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