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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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Matt Walsh
September 10, 2015

A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

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Matt Walsh
September 2, 2015

OUR VIEW | Sarasota statesman

It’s not overstating to say Bob Johnson would rank among the top five individuals who, over the past half-century, have been dedicated to the betterment of Sarasota County.

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Observer Staff
August 26, 2015

MY VIEW | Bobby Jones: Sell it

The national trend is for municipally owned golf courses to be sold. Selling Bobby Jones to a developer could help solve the city’s debt and affordable housing issues.

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Matt Walsh
August 20, 2015

The dirty Clean Power Plan

Every choice the president and Congress make is a trade-off, not a solution. Once again, the states are usurped.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
August 11, 2015

Another appeaser

In spite of the American people’s overwhelming opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson claims there is ‘no other available alternative.’ He’s voting for it.

Longboat Key
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Matt Walsh
August 6, 2015

City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems. 

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Observer Staff
August 5, 2015

City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

Sarasota
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Matt Walsh
July 30, 2015

It's a private-sector project

Sarasota is an ideal place to have a conference center. But not so ideal is the idea to fund one with tax subsidies. If it’s such a great deal, the private sector should do it.