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Opinion

Inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High following the mass shooting at the school Feb. 14, Sarasota students joined a national conversation on how to change the way we handle school security.
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
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Andy Adams owns 74 Colony units. He has turned down offers from Unicorp National Developments’ Chuck Whittall for $22 million.
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 21, 2018
The next Colony obstacles

In this match, Whittall has a strong hand, but then again, Fleetwood pledges to fight on.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 19, 2018
Longboat Key letter to the editor

Readers sound off on issues around the island.

  • Longboat Key
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John Weber
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostildes, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes star in “Siesta Key” on MTV.
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  • Kat Wingert
  • March 15, 2018
The reality of Siesta Key’s reality show

Many readers groan at the mere mention of MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ So why do we write about it at all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 14, 2018
Seal the Unicorp deal

As the Town Commission sits for the final approval of the Unicorp plan to redevelop the Colony, the nitpicking continues. Commissioners: For the good of all, please don’t capitulate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cartographer Andy Woodruff figured out the effects on sunrises and sunsets with permanent Daylight Saving or permanent Standard Time.
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 14, 2018
The dark side of Daylight Saving Time

Let's reconsider that push to mess with our clocks.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 8, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota’s school tax vote is a ‘renewal ritual.’ But for the new school tax to pass in Manatee, voters need to see a dramatic change. Two of its board members should resign.

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commission candidates John Weber, Ken Schneier, Irwin Pastor, Ed Zunz and Randy Langley answered questions March 1 at a forum hosted by the Longboat Observer.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 7, 2018
We recommend …

With weighty issues ahead, Longboat voters have challenge in upcoming election.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota letters to the editor

Readers sound off on the issues.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium plans to build its new structure at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 1, 2018
Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
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Developer Manfred Welfonder
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  • Columnist .
  • February 27, 2018
Developer offers his own take on Colony plan

Welfonder expresses reservations on Unicorp’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • February 22, 2018
How do we keep our kids safe?

The terrifying event in Parkland has everyone thinking about school security. But amid the aftermath, is our fear driving us to focus on the wrong thing?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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