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Opinion

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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 24, 2016
The truth on trade

When Donald Trump launches into his tirades on how the U.S. is ‘getting killed’ by bad trade deals, he is only telling the sound-bite side of the story. Actually, we’re benefiting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 23, 2016
Crossing guards at cross purposes

It seems our new guards could use some coaching. Or perhaps someone at the top needs to determine what their purpose is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 23, 2016
Long-lasting legacies

Outgoing Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz played crucial roles in what will be historic changes on the Key. They are testaments to persistence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cindy Anderson submitted this photo of the sun setting over the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 17

Cindy Anderson submitted this photo of the sun setting over the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 16, 2016
If you give it, they spend

Florida lawmakers decided the state could not afford $600 million of Gov. Scott’s proposed $1 billion in tax cuts. But state spending is outpacing Florida’s growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 10, 2016
(A little) good news on the traffic front …

... amid other puzzling road news

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2016
Underground lines

Pay now or pay later

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lenny Landau
  • March 3, 2016
How good intentions can go terribly wrong

Underground utilities referendum’s contingencies and assessments could be fatal flaws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 03.03.16

Neighborhood undergrounding; tax spending

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $580,000

Residential real estate transactions from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Adrienne Arsht Center
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 25, 2016
A legacy-making moment

Important Sarasota institutions are confronting their futures — all signs of a vibrant community. Other cities’ experiences offer great road maps for what it will take.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 24, 2016
An election about legacy

The referendum on underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is more than a 30-year assessment. It’s a vote on how we’ll leave the Key: better or worse off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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