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By Rich Swier Sr.
June 28, 2012

My View: Israel: The Masada Paradigm

During my recent trip to Israel I visited many historical sites. One site that struck me was Masada (Hebrew for fortress). Masada embodies the spirit of Israel. It is located in the Southeastern part of Israel near the Dead Sea.

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By Jorge Blanco
June 27, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Nick Friedman
June 25, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Summer Shabbat

Members of Temple Sinai gathered for a bit of schmoozing before its Summer Shabbat, Supper and Schmooze event Friday, June 22, at Temple Sinai. Guests enjoyed small appetizers and beverages before dinner and services began.

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By Carol Green
June 21, 2012

My View: Take advantage of absentee ballots

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has dramatically reduced the number of locations where people can vote. The same is true of neighboring Manatee County.

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Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Letters to the Editor

An increase in middle-class incomes is the real myth

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Our View: A way to improve City Hall

Everyone who watches the machinations at Sarasota City Hall knows it is a dysfunctional organization.

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By Richard Dorfman
June 21, 2012

My View: Leaders in police talks must lead

I have no idea how these negotiations have been carried out, what is or isn't sacrosanct or what moving parts may be negotiable. One thing is sure, though: There is an increasing recognition that Sarasota cannot continue to offer the generous benefits that police officers enjoy without them eventually bankrupting the city.

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By Jorge Blanco
June 20, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
June 14, 2012

Letters to the Editor

The shrinking middle class is a myth

Sarasota
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By Rod Thomson
June 14, 2012

My View: Commission change would divide

The single-member Sarasota County Commission district idea sounds good at first blush when the proponents give their pitch.

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By Jorge Blanco
June 13, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Observer Staff
June 7, 2012

Catholic giant is awakened

Rare is the occasion when the Sunday bulletins at Catholic Churches forfeit their normally pastoral cover pages for a message like the one on the front of St. Martha's bulletin this past Sunday.