Opinion

By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen
April 16, 2025

Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 16, 2025

Which is greater: Christ’s birth, resurrection?

Which is the greater: Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, or Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letters to the Editor
April 15, 2025

Longboat is far different than it was in 1955

Many things like gas and operating expenses cost more now than back then.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Kat Wingert
April 9, 2025

AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 3, 2025

The other side of Hi Hat

Who is trying to rip off whom? Tom Knight fueled outrage with incorrect statements. Follow the history. It’s a totally different story.

Sarasota
Opinion

Michael Harris
April 2, 2025

It's annual, it's fun, and we gotcha with the Observer's April Fool's editions

SRQ's Rick Piccolo had to dispel a "rumor" that SpaceX is building a spaceport at the airport.

April Fools

Matt Walsh
April 2, 2025

Round and about on LBK

Longboaters sent $102 million across the bay in 2024. Susan Phillips will be missed. Mayor Schneier is setting records.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 2, 2025

New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case

Ah, yes, the never-ending debate: What to do about New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
March 26, 2025

'Quite appalling' to call Dr. Fauci 'dishonest'

The scientific community regards COVID vaccines as not perfect, but they save lives.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
March 26, 2025

Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

Sarasota
Opinion

Jay Heater
March 24, 2025

A huge interview with Big George Foreman

The heavyweight champion taught us all about the benefits of having a little compassion.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
March 19, 2025

Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

East County
Opinion

By Letters to the Editor
March 19, 2025

What is the cost of Gulf of America?

Florida Senator's proposal will cost taxpayers too much money to rename Tamiami Trail.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
March 19, 2025

Serious questions for Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci was extraordinarily deceitful and dishonest throughout the pandemic. During his Ringling Town Hall Q&A, he should be asked for the truth.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
March 17, 2025

Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

New Sarasota resident impressed with the products and stories from local vendors.

Sarasota
Opinion

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Let kids be independent

Which is greater: Christ’s birth, resurrection?

Longboat is far different than it was in 1955

AI: The next new frontier?

The other side of Hi Hat

It's annual, it's fun, and we gotcha with the Observer's April Fool's editions

Round and about on LBK

New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case

'Quite appalling' to call Dr. Fauci 'dishonest'

Time for a SPAC reboot

A huge interview with Big George Foreman

Just an observation: I love airplanes

What is the cost of Gulf of America?

Serious questions for Fauci

Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

Sarasota signs contractor for hurricane-related paving repairs

Manatee County debates banning kratom and other designer drugs

Longboat Parkway was almost the Key's main road name

Local author aims to shed light on cold-case murders

Longboat police respond to home after snake slithers in

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