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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2015
We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Trust me you'll get used to it - our new design.

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Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • February 2, 2015
My view: Today, Tomorrow, Together

Sarasota County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, here's what it means to you.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo lighting contest judged impartially

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 20, 2015
Our View: He just doesn't get it

For a guy who graduated from Harvard and 'taught' at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama sure didn't 'larn' much about economics or capitalism.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo Council lighting contest is unfair; Settling the lawsuit would have no effect

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  • Opinion
"I am Charlie."
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

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Scott
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 7, 2015
Our View: Both sides should settle

It almost doesn't even qualify as news; it was so expected.

  • Sarasota
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Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 29, 2014
Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Consider giving the gift of friendship this season; 'Government of laws'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 22, 2014
Our View: The story behind his birth

We all know what happened on 'Christmas' - as St. Luke masterfully wrote in his Gospel. But having some of the context that led up to this holy, remarkable day adds to its richness.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2014
Our View | Learn from others' models

Michael Klauber, longtime Sarasota restaurant entrepreneur and now chairman of Visit Sarasota, probably knows firsthand now what it means 'to herd cats.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rodger Dowdell
  • December 17, 2014
My View | Grand juries have lost their independence

Recent grand jury decisions in Missouri and New York have sparked national protests.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Barbara Strauss
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 11, 2014
Our View: The givers .... of joy

The sides of Main were teeming with children filled with joy and excitement as they watched and waved at 4,000 parade participants marching the length of Main Street. What a great gift for the families of Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Bensel responds to Van Wezel editorial

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