Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
June 27, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Nick Friedman
June 25, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Summer Shabbat

Members of Temple Sinai gathered for a bit of schmoozing before its Summer Shabbat, Supper and Schmooze event Friday, June 22, at Temple Sinai. Guests enjoyed small appetizers and beverages before dinner and services began.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carol Green
June 21, 2012

My View: Take advantage of absentee ballots

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has dramatically reduced the number of locations where people can vote. The same is true of neighboring Manatee County.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Letters to the Editor

An increase in middle-class incomes is the real myth

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Our View: A way to improve City Hall

Everyone who watches the machinations at Sarasota City Hall knows it is a dysfunctional organization.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Richard Dorfman
June 21, 2012

My View: Leaders in police talks must lead

I have no idea how these negotiations have been carried out, what is or isn't sacrosanct or what moving parts may be negotiable. One thing is sure, though: There is an increasing recognition that Sarasota cannot continue to offer the generous benefits that police officers enjoy without them eventually bankrupting the city.

Sarasota
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
June 20, 2012

Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

East County
Opinion

By Rex Jensen and Ed Hunzeker
June 20, 2012

My View: How will we grow?

Once we move past the age-old debate of whether to grow and on to the question of how we should grow, we can move to a more realistic and rewarding discussion.

East County
Opinion

By Greg Steube
June 20, 2012

My View: Legislative update

Throughout this year's legislative session, the Legislature's budget decisions and legislation were driven by two underlying themes, getting Florida's economy back on track and helping create jobs for Floridians.