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East County | Opinion

Children start a conga line to try to get in a picture.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2012
Observed: Summer splash-out

I often get small swarms of children by my side at school dances or other events where the children are eager to have their photos taken for the newspaper. Sometimes, one even will follow me around at events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Denise Kleiner, president of Old Braden River Historical Society, currently lives in Manatee County is an independent financial advisor, writer and speaker influenced by history and the non-profit sector.
  • By Denise Kleiner
  • August 22, 2012
My View: Jiggs Landing memories could fill an auditorium

Times have changed for those living on the Braden River and in the surrounding communities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's "The Castaway," by Jorge Blanco.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 22, 2012
The Castaway

Enjoy this week's "The Castaway," by Jorge Blanco.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2012
Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

  • East County
  • Opinion
David G. Muller is a shareholder with the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By David G. Muller
  • August 15, 2012
My View: 2012 Legislative Update: Impact on Community Associations

The 2012 Legislative Session was very busy with regards to community association legislation. The ultimate fate of many of the community association bills that were filed by various legislators was not known until the last day of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 15, 2012
Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Observed: Celebrate your rights; keep it civil

An East County resident had called to tell us we should get over to the State Road 70 Chick-fil-A location Aug. 1. The lines, he said, were extraordinary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

School Board candidate refutes endorsement

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Our View: We recommend

"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried." - Winston Churchill. About this time every two years that famous Churchill quote comes to mind.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 1, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • July 25, 2012
My View: A call to Port Manatee

Many of the meetings in my legislative office and emails I have received this summer have been about the need for new job growth in our area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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