Opinion

Michael Eng
May 30, 2012

Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

East County
Opinion

By Rod Thomson
May 24, 2012

My View: Neither racism nor guns is the problem

The media are determined to make a traditional liberal, anti-gun narrative out of the Trayvon Martin shooting and will cobble together any items necessary to keep the flames fanned.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Steve Queior and Fred Piccolo
May 24, 2012

My View: We're back on high ground

We think the chamber's Sarasota Tomorrow has re-ignited the business community's voice in Sarasota's future.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 23, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Larry Bustle deserves benefits; Journalistic effort appreciated

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 23, 2012

Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Michael Eng
May 23, 2012

Observed: Outrage over FCAT misplaced

My reaction to the fallout in the wake of shocking failure numbers in Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test writing scores: The state's public-education leaders must be kidding.

East County
Opinion

By Eva Rey
May 23, 2012

My View: Preparedness key to storm survival

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it is closer than you think if you do not have a disaster plan.

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Our View: A good, good, good man

When our editors searched our archives for photos of Al Hogle, Executive Editor Lisa Walsh recalled the portrait of Chief Hogle published in October 2007, when he announced his candidacy for Sarasota County sheriff.

Sarasota
Opinion

Michael Eng
May 16, 2012

Observed: Son's creativity knows no bounds

When our 4-year-old son, Lyric, was an infant, my side of the family took great joy in how much he looked like me as a baby.

East County
Opinion

By Julie Aranibar
May 16, 2012

My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.