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Matt Walsh
August 31, 2022

Voters spoke: They’re PO’d

Politicians take note: The results in Sarasota’s school and hospital board elections and Manatee’s commission elections sent a clear message.

Sarasota
Opinion

Emily Walsh
August 24, 2022

Excitement on Election Day

Casting the ballot is a key ingredient to our liberty. Sarasota and Manatee candidates and constituents alike make it count.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Derr and Adrian Moore
August 17, 2022

Traffic and pedestrian safety require realism, not slogans

Although the Vision Zero program sounds like a good idea to make roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, governments should still measure its trade-offs.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
August 10, 2022

The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

Sarasota
Opinion

Harry Sayer
August 10, 2022

St. Armands circus plaques removed for cleaning

Don't worry about possible thievery. The missing Circus Ring of Fame plaques are part of a process.

Sarasota
News

By Morgan Bentley
August 5, 2022

My View: Hospital board deserves re-election

Under this board’s oversight, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare has accomplished remarkable achievements. There is no need to change horses.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 28, 2022

The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 21, 2022

What are their core beliefs?

Political candidates will inundate us with mailers trumpeting how great they are or how their opponents are scumbags.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 14, 2022

Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 29, 2022

What is liberty?

Americans want to be happy about their country on the Fourth of July. This year, it’s hard to cheer.

Sarasota
Opinion

Emily Walsh
June 22, 2022

Where’s the party?

Sarasota is known for its robust social scene full of fundraisers and events. But with its lack of large-capacity venues, area organizations fret about where to host their events in the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adrian Moore and Richard Hiller | Contributors
June 15, 2022

Florida pension fixes in budget are great but only the first step

With the passage of House Bill 5007, the Florida Retirement System’s Investment Plan is much closer to being a model of effective public retirement plan design.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 8, 2022

Two steps forward, one step back

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 2, 2022

Joe Biden, you are crushing the American people

Destroying our wealth, our way of life, our happiness and our liberty — your plan is pathetic. Rise up, Americans.

Sarasota
Opinion

Emily Walsh
May 25, 2022

Summer reading list

As readers head back north and embark on summer travel, stay connected with Observer news and information wherever you are.

Sarasota
Opinion

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