Opinion

By Dr. David Rossin
May 15, 2013

My View: Seniors oppose nuclear plants? Not so fast

Lately it seems every interest group and political candidate trying to win a public debate wants to claim that "senior citizens are on my side."

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Opinion

Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Code Enforcement Board is not being used to its full potential

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Opinion

Observer Staff
May 9, 2013

Our View: Fruity idea for Fruitville

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder often reminds us of that saying about kids: They say the darnedest things.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
May 8, 2013

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Opinion

Observer Staff
May 8, 2013

Our View: Looking forward

In a week or so, all of our local governments will be releasing their proposed budgets for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which will begin in October.

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Opinion

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Our View: Onward with Atwell, Dorfman

You know the cliche: A picture is worth 1,000 words.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 1, 2013

Our View: One step forward

As we were about to go to press, we learned that Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Murf Klauber had filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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Opinion

Observer Staff
May 1, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Colony meeting hopeful; Boston bombing aftermath; To the Republican Party

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Opinion

Observer Staff
April 25, 2013

Our View: Panhandler paradise no more

Thanks to the crafty law drafting of Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier, the Sarasota City Commission outlawed panhandling Tuesday on many of the city's busiest streets and roadways.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 24, 2013

Our View: The new normal: vigilance

It can happen here. It did happen here. Terrorists were here.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jorge Blanco
April 24, 2013

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Opinion

By Bradford Saivetz
April 24, 2013

My View: The beaches are (still) moving from north to south

While the Town Commission has been kicking the can down the road, avoiding the real work that is intended for giving our beachfront citizenry the sandy vistas they are wishing for and demanding, prices are escalating, prospective contractors are becoming more wary and contributing funds are drying up.