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  • December 12, 2013
Our View

Puppy mills: Caveat emptor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

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  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
GWIZ
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Our View

High crime in Sarasota?; Hudgins for administrator; First dance of freedom

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 22, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Petition underscores frustration with City Hall

While a Sarasota business owner penned a petition to support commercial diversity downtown, young professionals have taken to social media to spread the message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County has removed invasive Australian pines (pictured) from Lido Key to preserve the natural environment.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Invasive species in Sarasota

The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County have undertaken initiatives to root out non-native plant species in the region. Do you know what's growing in your backyard?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Our View

A home for the homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Steve Botelho
  • October 17, 2013
My View: Editorial on budget misleads taxpayers

Of the 116 new positions in county government, only seven will fall under the purview of the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Letter to the Editor

History always repeats itself

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Commissioners stifle restaurant plans while public-works projects thrive

The city of Sarasota is improving the lure of downtown with a $1.8 million improvement project, while three commissioners stand in the way of real change.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Siesta Key beach has surged in popularity after being voted the No. 1 beach in America in 2011.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons to love Siesta Key

There's a lot to love about Sarasota, but Siesta Key is truly a jewel.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Our View

Caragiulo and the Romans

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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