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Opinion

Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • December 7, 2011
My View: Time to balance the field

Although it will appear as piling on, the Legislature is going to have to look at the health insurance programs of state workers in the next session.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Stand up be counted on school spending

  • East County
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  • December 1, 2011
Our view: Don't fall for Internet tax

Cyber Monday - the Black Friday for online retailers - triggered and amplified the debate again: whether online retailers should be required to collect sales taxes just as brick-and-mortar retailers do.

  • Sarasota
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  • December 1, 2011
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Free parking was key in moving here; Please re-think parallel parking; Scott rail rejection was obviously right; Occupation points out income inequalities

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  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

New technology might prove better option than cell tower; What is the urgency to approve the cell tower plan?; Dogs on Longboat Key beach should be voted on

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: Money well spent

If there is one, quick way to win the favor and respect of your new associates in the work place, it's to do what Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock did in his third week on the job: Win all full-time town employees a $1,000 bonus/gift.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: How long to build a bridge?

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker last week released a new timetable to move forward on building a bridge - a bridge that heretofore has been in discussion and planning for 10 years - 10 years!

  • East County
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  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

White elephant indeed; Scrap lobbyist contract

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 30, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Downtown pedestrian mall would be perfect attraction; Pedestrian bridge could be its own destination; Expand Goodwill where it is now

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip. Jack Elka.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have. Because what we have is a truly stunning amount.

  • Longboat Key
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This rendering, provided by Ridan Industries, shows the height of the Longboat Island Chapel steeple compared to the height of the proposed 150-foot stealth cell tower. Rendering courtesy of Ridan Industries.
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  • November 22, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Online poll results were skewed; Chief Hogle's actions were by the book

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's special Thanksgiving Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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I am thankful for the beautiful sunsets every night on our beaches.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.

  • East County
  • Opinion
These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
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  • Michael Eng
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
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