Opinion

Kat Wingert
April 16, 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.

Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
April 8, 2025

Full-day pre-K yields high return

Students and the economy will both benefit from increased investment.

Opinion

Sharon Hillstrom
February 28, 2025

Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success

The school and the EDC work together to prepare students for local jobs in manufacturing and aviation maintenance, among other sectors.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 3, 2025

The Word for 2025: ‘Elon’

Elon Musk is flawed. We all are. Nonetheless, Musk is emblematic of the mood of Americans. He symbolizes the can-do, pioneering spirit that made the United States. Forget the moon; shoot for Mars.

Opinion

Sharon Hillstrom
December 27, 2024

Bradenton Area EDC reviews progress, looks toward productive 2025

Over the past decade, the Bradenton Area EDC and its partners have assisted more than 90 businesses with expansions and relocations.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 16, 2024

How to stop hurricanes

Research has demonstrated that turbine-driven wind farms in the gulf and ocean can produce energy and dramatically reduce hurricane damage.

Opinion

By Heather Kasten
November 7, 2024

Sarasota Chamber CEO: Don't retreat, cut corners amid adversity

Excellence is tested most during adversity. How we handle adversity defines the culture of our businesses.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
November 6, 2024

The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity

Three governments tried to suppress evidence revealing that Pfizer and federal officials knew the company’s vaccine would not stop COVID and was deadly.

Opinion

By Dominic M. Calabro
November 1, 2024

Florida tax watchdog urges state to implement post-storm fixes

Florida TaxWatch says rebuilding after Helene and Milton will be a “multi-year endeavor.’ The state, the organization adds, can help by not overdoing it and over-complicating things on the taxation side.