Opinion

By Denise Kleiner
August 22, 2012

My View: Jiggs Landing memories could fill an auditorium

Times have changed for those living on the Braden River and in the surrounding communities.

East County
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
August 22, 2012

The Castaway

Enjoy this week's "The Castaway," by Jorge Blanco.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 16, 2012

Our View: Sarasota's own fiscal cliff

Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner usually doesn't engender hugs and kisses for the way he approaches issues and interacts on the dais with his fellow commissioners. But give him this: There is almost always substance over style.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson
August 16, 2012

My View: Clean voter rolls protect your vote

What is it about making sure only legal voters vote that makes liberals' hair catch fire? Why do they so intensely want it otherwise?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Sue Jacobson
August 16, 2012

My View: Hard-wired to help: Everyday heroes inspire us

A recent local news story told of four men returning from a party, who, coming upon a burning car, stopped, pulled the unconscious driver from the burning car, and, risking their lives, saved hers.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 16, 2012

Letters to the Editor

A vision for wealth; Don't know Marxism; They hear what they want

Sarasota
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
August 15, 2012

Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

East County
Opinion

By David G. Muller
August 15, 2012

My View: 2012 Legislative Update: Impact on Community Associations

The 2012 Legislative Session was very busy with regards to community association legislation. The ultimate fate of many of the community association bills that were filed by various legislators was not known until the last day of session.

East County
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
August 15, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jen Blanco
August 15, 2012

Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 15, 2012

Letters to the Editor

They hear what they want; That settles it; I'll vote for Obama; Don't know Marxism; Treasonous remarks

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 9, 2012

Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.