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Sarasota | Opinion

Mirabai Holland has developed a stretch exercise technique called Moving Free. The certified health coach has perfected and refined the craft during her 30 years of teaching.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • October 7, 2025
Prevent muscle injury with appropriate tendon stretch

The Golgi tendon organs connect the muscle to the tendon and stretching can improve flexibity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
School closures threaten Sarasota’s economy
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • September 24, 2025
School closures threaten Sarasota’s economy

Shutting down Wilkinson Elementary would just be the start of many future closures, one reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
For the serious cyclist, staying in top condition is the best reason for why they enjoy the type of extreme exercise.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • September 15, 2025
The exercise you choose should be about pleasure, not a chore

It's important to find a physical activity you like or at least don’t hate and pursue it with pleasure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ron DeSantis is dead wrong about AI
  • By Max Gulker, Adrian Moore, Marc Scribner
  • September 10, 2025
Ron DeSantis is dead wrong about AI

The governor seems to convey his fears of negative results over the benefits of AI usage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Corcoran's success at New College can be attributed to low-hanging fruit
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • August 18, 2025
Corcoran's success at New College can be attributed to low-hanging fruit

There are many questions that remain unanswered regarding curriculum changes and total leadership, an Observer reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Some federal land in Florida should be sold
  • By Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy
  • August 14, 2025
Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet
  • By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner
  • July 30, 2025
With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One 'Mighty Banyan'
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 30, 2025
One 'Mighty Banyan'

It's a wonderful story of college spirit and pride — how one of Sarasota's own, Anna Lazzara, created the new mascot for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
What’s best for NCF, USF?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Corcoran's compelling case
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 16, 2025
Corcoran's compelling case

When you see what is occurring at New College, Richard Corcoran’s vision for consolidating three institutions deserves serious examination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Housing plan falls short
  • By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto
  • July 9, 2025
Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson
  • By Letters to the Editor
  • July 2, 2025
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson

Longboat's undergrounding of utility wires means no more unsightly structures, says a reader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
25 years devoted to liberty
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 2, 2025
25 years devoted to liberty

For a quarter-century on the Fourth of July, we have used this page as a reminder of the magnitude of 1776.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
To veterans: Ignore the noise; be proud
  • By Letters to the Editor
  • June 26, 2025
To veterans: Ignore the noise; be proud

Retired U.S. Marine Colonel says be proud of your service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The show will go on
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • June 25, 2025
The show will go on

Marina Jack, operated by Suntex Marinas, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens step up as this year’s sponsors of the city of Sarasota’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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