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East County | Opinion

  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 25, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marian Boyer and Millie Dost, twin World War II veterans, will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of Honor Flight.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 18, 2012
Observed: An inspiring pair: Twin WWII veterans

Although they were only supposed to be guests to the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's grant recipient luncheon April 5, Marian Boyer and Millie Dost - 91-year-old twin World War II veterans - received a long, well-deserved standing ovation after Rotary International District 6960 Gov. Denise Hearn introduced them to the crowd.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bob Delaney, a Lakewood Ranch resident, is a former New Jersey state trooper and National Basketball Assocation referee.
  • By Bob Delaney
  • April 18, 2012
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 18, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nate Benderson last month with Deb Millman, former executive director of the Honor Animal Rescue Ranch in East Manatee.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • April 4, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

April Fools sent us a lot of letters to the editor. Enjoy them all!

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 4, 2012
Observed: Spoofs prove power of the pen

When I sat down next to Preston Olinger at last week's Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting, he didn't look happy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

ADA changed animal requirements; No one should shop alongside a snake; Mother-in-law column disrespects women; School district budget needs overhaul

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Dean Kalahar
  • March 21, 2012
My View: The Afghanistan 'thank you' to the U.S.

The thanks America received for its efforts?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 21, 2012
Snake incident shocks Walmart shopper

So, here is one of the most interesting quotes I've ever received in more than 12 years of reporting: "I'm going to get a goat from my friend and march that goat right through the front door of Walmart."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dave “Watchdog” Miner is a Bradenton attorney and member of the First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Brigade.
  • By Dave Miner
  • March 21, 2012
My View: New policies needed for board transparency

Manatee County School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan called the School Board to meet in executive session concerning collective bargaining March 19.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2012
Castaway

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  • Longboat Key
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