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  • October 28, 2010
The Observer gives election recommendations

Here is a summary of The Observer's candidate recommendations for the Nov. 2 election.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • October 28, 2010
My View: No more Mulligans

The cuts in Sarasota school district programs should not surprise. The tax extension was to guarantee salaries and benefits for union members.

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  • October 28, 2010
Our View

We recommend

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  • October 27, 2010
Our View

$66 million in bond issues?

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Terry Gans
  • October 27, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 subverts a process that works

In our representative form of government, we delegate power to those in office to make judgments for us. We should not put every matter to a vote of the public.

  • Longboat Key
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  • October 27, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

It seems as though as it has been a generation since American voters have become as stoked as they are today about changing political directions.

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  • October 20, 2010
Our View

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  • By Jeremy Whatmough
  • October 20, 2010
My View: Key is too special for a cell tower

A 15-story cell tower would be contrary to what is described in a new Vision Plan report. It would make us look like an industrial park.

  • Longboat Key
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Broadway in the Village intersects with Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • October 20, 2010
Letters to the editor

Something should be done about Broadway intersection

  • Longboat Key
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  • October 13, 2010
Our View

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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Blackner
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 sponsor makes case for a 'yes'

Today, politicians exclusively decide where development happens. Amendment 4 adds one new step to this process: the voter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 would protect our citizens

If a developer wants to change our comprehensive plan, our local 'constitution,' then it should require a public vote.

  • Longboat Key
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  • October 6, 2010
Our View

Vote 'no' on Amendment 4

  • Longboat Key
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  • September 29, 2010
Our View

Watch out for Amendments 5, 6

  • Longboat Key
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  • September 29, 2010
Letters to the editor

Amendments 5 and 6 are sensible and logical; Town tax hike to almost 26% is an abomination

  • Longboat Key
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