Opinion

By Bob Delaney
April 18, 2012

My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

East County
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
April 18, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 12, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Don't punish all for actions of a few; Banning alcohol will not prevent drinking; 'Ban the Booze' My View was great

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 11, 2012

Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

East County
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
April 11, 2012

Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 11, 2012

Letters to the Editor

'Bone to pick' on crossword puzzle answer; Letter from father remains cherished memory; Fix the pension issue, put unnecessary spending on hold

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 5, 2012

My View: Sell every last parcel

At first, we thought it was another one of our April Fools' spoofs. The news report last week said Sarasota city commissioners instructed city staff to compile a list of the city's top 10 properties that could be sold to the private sector to raise cash.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Sue Jacobson
April 5, 2012

My View: It's not really about school prayer

The recent law approved by the Legislature and governor is frightening and, perhaps even more offensive, cynical. Either way, we cannot afford to let it stand.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 5, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Mogensen's response does not stand scrutiny; Laurel Park residents want to voice opinions

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 4, 2012

Our View: Job 1: Fix, reduce pensions

It's time. The Longboat Key Town Commission election and commissioners' installations are completed. It's time to get back to work, and as the late Jim Durante used to say, do it "with all due haste."

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Terry Gans
April 4, 2012

My View: Civil defense: I'm not running for office

In the wake of the recent election for one Town Commission seat in Longboat Key, there has been a suggestion that citizens and politicians conduct themselves with a bit more peace, love and understanding - with civility.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Gaele Barthold and Ann Roth
April 4, 2012

My View: PIC clarifies who it is, what it does

It was once said that in public life "never complain, never explain." That is a fine abstract principle, but sometimes reality dictates that one must speak up.