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  • November 13, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Backflow-prevention devices land on the ugly list; Police report doesn't explain the entire story

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
GWIZ
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bay Isles Parkway
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Our View

Good ideas for town center

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Pay attention to beach flags; Drop meat from the menu

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Our View

High crime in Sarasota?; Hudgins for administrator; First dance of freedom

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Place Longboat Key ahead of tomorrow's technology trends

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy Photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

  • Sarasota
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    By
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  • October 23, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Samowitz
  • October 23, 2013
My View: Thoughts on a beautiful October day

Marty Samowitz is the oldest living survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima and the founder of Marty's Shoes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Cyclists should make themselves plainly visible; Restaurants are crucial to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 22, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Petition underscores frustration with City Hall

While a Sarasota business owner penned a petition to support commercial diversity downtown, young professionals have taken to social media to spread the message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County has removed invasive Australian pines (pictured) from Lido Key to preserve the natural environment.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Invasive species in Sarasota

The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County have undertaken initiatives to root out non-native plant species in the region. Do you know what's growing in your backyard?

  • Sarasota
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  • October 17, 2013
Our View

A home for the homeless

  • Sarasota
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  • By Steve Botelho
  • October 17, 2013
My View: Editorial on budget misleads taxpayers

Of the 116 new positions in county government, only seven will fall under the purview of the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
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