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Opinion

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2012
Observed: Setting policy through numbers

They had tied their hands, and I still can't figure out why.

  • East County
  • Opinion
David G. Muller focuses his law practice on the representation of community associations.
  • By David G. Muller
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Social Media 101: a guide for community associations

Like it or not, the social-media revolution is here to stay. Many argue that social media will ultimately become as important to our daily lives as the discovery of fire (790,000 years ago) or the creation of the wheel (in 3,500 B.C.).

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jan Schneider holds a law degree and a doctorate in political science. She practices law and lives on Bird Key.
  • By Jan Schneider
  • September 13, 2012
My View: Women should fight for rights

There was brief unity in condemning ludicrous notions of "legitimate rape" and ability of the female body "to shut that whole thing down" touted by Congressman Todd Akin (R-Missouri) Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dean Kalahar is a Sarasota resident and teaches economics at Sarasota High School.
  • By Dean Kalahar
  • September 13, 2012
My View: Show up for school

It's that time of year again when we assume children are back in school and that being absent is due to illness or extraordinary events.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Our View: 'The Debt Bomb'

No one knows exactly when, but every day Congress and the president refuse to CUT spending meaningfully - actually reducing spending below the previous year - the the explosion grows nearer.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Give credit to those who fought the farce; Unworthy of public trust; Time to apply again;

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bob White
  • September 12, 2012
My View: Lessons learned? Or not? We shall see

Perhaps Ocean Properties' involvement in the Longboat Key Club can end the impasse with a project acceptable to IPOC and benefits the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Please send letters to the editor to Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
Observed: Educational bombshell

The Manatee County School Board's meeting chambers were exceptionally crowded Monday night, and as I squeezed into the back to stand, I first noticed Superintendent Tim McGonegal was missing from his normal seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • September 12, 2012
My View: It is important to know about state taxes

The conventions for the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have both come to a close, and although both platforms differed greatly, one issue stood out in both - our tax system.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Letters to the editor 9.06.12

School Board article included errors; rivatize Selby Five Points Park

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Don't give up; lessons learned

It's probably human nature to engage in that old cliche, 'Monday morning quarterbacking' - second-guessing how and why your team lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eva Rey
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall update

Those who have lived in Florida long enough to recognize the waxing and waning seasonal population will inevitably ask about the summer workload at Town Hall, the number of service requests we receive, and where I am going for my vacation this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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