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Matt Walsh
September 29, 2016

What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

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Adrian Moore
September 22, 2016

A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

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Matt Walsh
September 8, 2016

Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

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Matt Walsh
September 1, 2016

Still no signs of urgency

When the season’s traffic woes finally ended (for the summer), everyone said: ‘We can’t live through that again.’ Yet we’re all still waiting to hear: What is the plan?

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Matt Walsh
August 25, 2016

Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

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Matt Walsh
August 17, 2016

We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2016

Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

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Matt Walsh
August 4, 2016

‘No’ on Amendment 4

Property-tax breaks for solar-energy devices sounds and reads like an environmental Apple Pie issue. But with every new law, there are always winners and losers.

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Matt Walsh
July 28, 2016

Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

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Observer Staff
July 7, 2016

Affordable housing myths

Wages don’t tell the whole story about barriers to housing.

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Matt Walsh
June 29, 2016

Hooray for the Brits!

The U.K.’s vote to exit the EU comes at a propitious time. As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our independence, Brexit reminds us of the meaning of liberty.

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Matt Walsh
June 23, 2016

Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.