Opinion

Emily Walsh
September 11, 2024

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Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
September 5, 2024

Opening of St. Regis is not all good news

Some Longboaters are disappointed in what the St. Regis development could have been.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
September 4, 2024

Hopefully, Manatee County is about to rain transparency

Whether it comes to road projects or an indoor facility, the residents need to be better informed.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 4, 2024

Speak now, or forever …

Time is running out for taxpayers to let elected officials know what they think of the way they’re spending your money.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Mirabai Holland
September 1, 2024

For good health, the answer is simple: Take a walk

Getting your steps in can help keep you feeling younger and protect against multiple maladies.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
August 28, 2024

Angry Manatee taxpayers release their wrath by voting

The new commission must embrace smart growth and bring environmental issues to forefront.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 28, 2024

Backlash and affirmation

Negative campaigning backfired in the Manatee primary, while Sarasota voters showed rejection of two incumbents and affirmation for two others.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
August 20, 2024

Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears

Things to consider in voting for Sarasota County School Board.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letters to the editor
August 16, 2024

George Kruse is the right choice

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East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
August 14, 2024

Manatee County needs to study reasons for Lakewood Ranch flooding

Summerfield residents say the release of extra water at the Lake Manatee Dam could be responsible.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 14, 2024

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 14, 2024

Final Observer recommendations

Here is why U.S. elections should revert to occurring only on election day: Things happen up to the last day that can change voters’ minds. Such is the case this cycle.