OUR VIEW: It's a great DEAL
January 26, 2011
Say this about Rex Jensen, chief executive officer of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch: He is a man of action and vision.
LETTER: Incorporation opposition harbors valid concerns
January 26, 2011
Michael Griffin's letter attacking Daniel Moriarty's earlier letter as a "personal attack" would be much more persuasive if Griffin's group favoring Lakewood Ranch incorporation had followed its own advice.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.20.11
January 19, 2011
Informed and respectful debate of topics as important as the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch is both inevitable and necessary.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.13.11
January 12, 2011
To send in your letters, please e-mail them to meng@yourobserver.com or mail them to The East County Observer, 8788 State Road 70 E., Suite 103, Bradenton, FL., 34202.
The most wonderful time of the year ...
December 22, 2010
With a staple gun in one hand and icicle lights dangling from the other, I climb clumsily up the ladder. It wobbles with each step until I reach the roof line. I only am able to trigger two staples in before I have to climb down and reposition the ladder.
A father's list of Thanksgiving gratitude
November 23, 2010
This Thanksgiving, I offer this list of 50 reasons why I, as a father, am thankful this year.
The Observer gives election recommendations
October 28, 2010
Here is a summary of The Observer's candidate recommendations for the Nov. 2 election.
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend …
October 27, 2010
It seems as though as it has been a generation since American voters have become as stoked as they are today about changing political directions.
LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'
September 29, 2010
Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.
OUR VIEW: The amendments
September 23, 2010
Here we are again, on the cusp of another round of voting on amendments to the Florida Constitution.
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
