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Sarasota | Opinion

    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 27, 2015
The word for 2016: wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, American voters need great wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
… For unto you is born this day …
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 23, 2015
At the time of Christ's birth

Our heritage, family values and principles depend on the continuous retelling of such important events.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2015
Why Trump is on top

Sir Isaac Newton and the late economist Friedrich Hayek have rational explanations for why the Donald is running so far ahead of the Republican pack. It’s physics and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2015
$14.5 million for Bobby Jones?

Bobby Jones Golf Club will celebrate its 89th anniversary on Feb. 13

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Harvey Vengroff at the Oakridge Apartments, formerly Sarasota Airport Hotel. Photo by Mark Wemple
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 10, 2015
Find a way to say yes

Capital flows where it is welcome. So Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is taking his capital to Manatee. City commissioners could change the story with leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 12.10.15

Confusing opinion; Don't ignore Native American side of history

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pinellas Safe Harbor
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
Failed model in Pinellas

The data from Pinellas County’s come-as-you-are homeless shelter doesn’t bode well for Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 12, 2015
School boards wrong again

Now that property values and home building are rising again, the Sarasota and Manatee school boards see an easy target for money: jack up the price of new homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
At this week’s City Commission meeting, Doug Logan presented a conceptual plan to address the 300 to 400 chronic homeless people in the city.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2015
Common sense on homeless

Sarasota city’s homeless director, Doug Logan, created a conceptual business model that has merit. Crucial to implementation and success: someone to own the challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
A worthy investment

Underground utilities lines are like business assets: You must reinvest in them to stay competitive and add value.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran. File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
'The enemy is always ... us!'

Florida’s House speaker designate got it right: Lawmakers are the problem, not special interests.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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