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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

By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor
May 18, 2022

Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 18, 2022

Biggest economic crisis in Florida history

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

Sarasota
Opinion

Adrian Moore
May 11, 2022

Not learning from history on affordable housing

The labor market in Sarasota is adjusting all the time — and fairly quickly.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 4, 2022

School board, part II: How to close the chasm

Rumination on Sarasota County School Board Chair Jane Goodwin and public comments.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 4, 2022

SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 27, 2022

Goodwin should resign

School board Chair Jane Goodwin’s muzzling of a taxpayer has created a hostile environment that will deepen the public’s distrust and disrespect for the board.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 20, 2022

The rumble over Rumble

In the scheme of things, the money was a pittance. But the squalls that blew brought to the fore free speech hypocrisy and the flaws of ‘incentives.’

Longboat Key
Opinion

Adrian Moore
April 13, 2022

Proposed state budget makes crucial fix to pensions

Legislature increases employer contributions to retirement plans to make them more sustainable for the retirement system and retirees.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 6, 2022

The $350 million journey

The Sarasota City Commission took the bold step to commit to funding 50% of a new performing arts hall. It better focus next on public support.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
March 30, 2022

We need Colorado’s TABOR

All of our governments are spending unthinkable amounts of money. After Colorado limited spending to population and CPI growth, wild government spending stopped, and Colorado’s economy flourished.