Opinion

Observer Staff
February 19, 2016

Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 18

Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
February 18, 2016

Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 17, 2016

Town taxes will go up

Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million. And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 11, 2016

Privatize Pineapple Park?

The Sarasota City Commission made the right choice to sell the parcel next to the park. But why not go all the way? Sell the park to the developer or its supporters.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 10, 2016

Remove the crosswalks

They’re a safety hazard. Longboat Key was safer without them.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
February 4, 2016

Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 4

Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a sunset at Spanish Main Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
February 4, 2016

Puppies trump people

When the Sarasota County Commission voted to ban puppy and kitten sales from retail pet stores, they confiscated Brad Parker’s property. He has a case for a taking.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 3, 2016

Change the lights to red

Classic: Longboat residents are worried someone will be killed at the new crosswalks. But rather than change yellow lights to red, the state wants to conduct forums.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 3, 2016

Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican caucuses

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 28, 2016

Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
January 28, 2016

CONA offers lesson about value of historic property

Is your home or building 50 years old? If so, you should attend the Sarasota County Coalition of Neighborhood Association meeting Feb. 8.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 27, 2016

How to end the jihad

Don’t forget: The 9/11 terrorists trained in Venice. Today, the jihadists are worse than ever. Editor Craig Biddle argues that not wiping them out “is a moral attrocity.”

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 21, 2016

Rev ’em up; let ’em roll

Don’t let the naysayers chase Thunder by the Bay out of downtown. The festival’s departure would be a loss for the entire community.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 20, 2016

A show of backbone

It was a creative idea to help reduce underground utility assessments for those who will pay the most. But what you give to one meant increasing costs for others.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 14, 2016

The $1 billion tax cut

Gov. Scott’s critics say cutting taxes for business ignores average Floridians. They fail to see that businesses don’t pay taxes. Lower taxes actually help the average Floridian.

Sarasota
Opinion

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Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 18

Make beach parkers pay

Town taxes will go up

Privatize Pineapple Park?

Remove the crosswalks

Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 4

Puppies trump people

Change the lights to red

Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Thunder by the Bay II

CONA offers lesson about value of historic property

How to end the jihad

Rev ’em up; let ’em roll

A show of backbone

The $1 billion tax cut

Birthday Candles

Sarasota artist lives the life aquatic

Project TEACH volunteers work to inspire young minds in Manatee County

They are goons who don't understand Jesus

East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn

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