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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • October 12, 2011
My View: Occupiers not like tea partyers

The Occupy protests have spread to Sarasota and continue expanding, but to what end no one seems to know - including the demonstrators.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Read this week's Castaway cartoon
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Susan Esco took this sunset photo Sept. 25, while strolling through Greenbrook.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Weekly Winner: Shades of Royalty

Susan Esco took this sunset photo Sept. 25, while strolling through Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third-grader Samantha Pondillo, front, had fun dancing with friends.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE rocks at Sock Hop

Students at Braden River Elementary School on Sept. 23 celebrated their positive behavior with a "Rockin' Sock Hop" at the school. The event was meant to encourage students to continue working hard, show respect, engage in learning and show self control. Submitted by Kathy Keebler.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neal
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2011
Business Observer

PureStyle Interior passes $1 million in sales; EDC uses sports video to lure jobs to Manatee; Ranch business owners compete in Ironman triathlons; Grapevine Communications advertising firm expands

  • East County
  • News
This home at 4306 Barracuda Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,470 square feet of living area. It sold for $480,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 12, 2011
Riverdale Revised home sells for $480,000

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team has a 1-1 record through the first two games of the fall season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Observer team in full swing

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team opened its fall season Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Comment: First-time interviews fun for all

As the lone sports writer for the East County Observer, I'm constantly interviewing coaches and players - many of whom I've interviewed countless times before.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High sophomore Madison Jaco, left, couldn’t wait to step onto the court for the first time this season as a teammate of her older sister, Brittany.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Sisters power Pirates volleyball team

Brittany and Madison Jaco have been instrumental in leading the Braden River High volleyball team in their first season together on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior co-captain Kyle Benson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Benson

Lakewood Ranch High senior co-captain Kyle Benson shot a 4-under par 68, helping lead the Mustangs to victory in the Donald Ross Memorial Tournament Oct. 3 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore linebacker Marcus Balliette tries to wrap up Manatee wide receiver Ryan Taylor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Hurricanes sink Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned it still has a long way to go after falling to Manatee 63-0 in its Class 7A-District opener Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia Ortiz
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
  • News
Gov. Rick Scott sits down with The Observer to answer a few questions.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Audrey O'Leary

Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary began baking with her aunt as a child and loves to make treats for friends and neighbors.

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