Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 4, 2016

‘No’ on Amendment 4

Property-tax breaks for solar-energy devices sounds and reads like an environmental Apple Pie issue. But with every new law, there are always winners and losers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 3, 2016

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Referendum contains misleading language; Commission should address sand trucking for long haul

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Michael Drake
August 3, 2016

MY VIEW : ‘No’ on Floridays let’s us rethink what’s best

If you read the town’s tourism ordinance and mission statement, you would see the Floridays hotel would not measure up to expectations.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 28, 2016

Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 13, 2016

More than tweaking needed

Longboat neighborhood associations appear poised to go to court over the town’s underground assessments. It’ll be worth the effort to review the methodology.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 7, 2016

Affordable housing myths

Wages don’t tell the whole story about barriers to housing.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 6, 2016

Groundhog Day at the beach

Every six, seven, eight years, the barrier islands need to renourish their beaches. And every time, federal and state agencies delay the projects. There must be a better way.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 6, 2016

Ron Johnson legacy: A blueprint on life

The former Longboat Key mayor and longtime civic and community leader died June 27.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 6, 2016

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 29, 2016

Hooray for the Brits!

The U.K.’s vote to exit the EU comes at a propitious time. As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our independence, Brexit reminds us of the meaning of liberty.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 29, 2016

LBO letters to the editor 06.30.16

Longboat Observer letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 23, 2016

Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 23, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Sarasota 06.23.16

A resident takes issue with a proposed Stickney Point project — and asks a developer to give back to the neighboring community.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 22, 2016

Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The editors at National Review dispelled a few AR-15 myths that everyone in Congress and all anti-gun Americans would do well to read.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 22, 2016

The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.

Longboat Key
Opinion

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‘No’ on Amendment 4

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

MY VIEW : ‘No’ on Floridays let’s us rethink what’s best

Into the liar’s den

More than tweaking needed

Affordable housing myths

Groundhog Day at the beach

Ron Johnson legacy: A blueprint on life

Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Hooray for the Brits!

LBO letters to the editor 06.30.16

Barwin overshoots on guns

Letter to the Editor: Sarasota 06.23.16

Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The temptations of ‘OPM’

New north county park draws major collegiate softball tournament

Citrus County woman held in shooting death of Manatee man

Oar & Iron: Where Every Guest Will Find Something They Love

Police foil developing bank scam as it unfolds

Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

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