LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Longboat Observer as least biased based on sound journalism and reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Longboat Observer is a newspaper published in Longboat Key, Florida, United States. yourobserver.com/longboat-key is the website for the paper covering local news, sports, crime, government, and opinion.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Longboat Observer is owned and published by the Observer Media Group based in Sarasota, Florida. The Observer Media Group, founded by Matt Walsh in 1995, publishes 11 newspapers and several magazines in Florida. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Longboat Observer publishes local and regional news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this: Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties. The newspaper does not publish national or international news.
Editorially, the Longboat Observer rarely publishes opinion pieces, and articles contain little opinion. In general, they report factually and with credible sources, while op-eds are mostly balanced with differing viewpoints slightly leaning right.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Longboat Observer as least biased based on sound journalism and reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 11/17/2022)
Source: https://www.yourobserver.com/longboat-key
Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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