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Currently, Bayfront Park amenities include the main recreation center building, tennis courts and a baseball field.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
Park project hurdles addressed

Plans for a revitalized Bayfront Park that include a new 15,000-square-foot building will require behind-the-scenes work from the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 12 Safety first 7:30 p.m. - Off the Key. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a juvenile for riding a motorcycle without a helmet on Longboat Pass Bridge. It was discovered the boy was riding a moped, but he still received tickets for driving with a learner's permit only and not wearing a helmet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Terry Gans
  • October 27, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 subverts a process that works

In our representative form of government, we delegate power to those in office to make judgments for us. We should not put every matter to a vote of the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
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Sundae Knight and Carol Whitmore
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County Commission

Incumbent Carol Whitmore will face challenger Sundae Knight for the at-large seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
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Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

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.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Complaint filed against GreyHawk supervisor

GreyHawk Landing CDD candidate Tony Francis filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics against incumbent Sandy McDonald.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner 10.28.10

Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front glass door at 7-Eleven with a rock. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a cash drawer and appeared to have fled out the front door.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 Exalted Ruler Rick Thorson said only a few Lodge #1519 members have stopped by their new East County home so far, but the Lakewood Ranch Elks are eager to welcome in their new members.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Elks merge with Sarasota

The Elks has nearly tripled in size because of its new partnership with Sarasota Lodge #1519.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Jim Hedman has served at St. Mary since October 2006.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
St. Mary Magdalene church gains autonomy

Lakewood Ranch's St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church became its own parish Oct. 9. The church celebrated with a special parish picnic Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Adalee Rebecca Heath was born to University Place residents Jaime and Erik Heath at 10:51 p.m., Sept. 27, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Birth Announcements 10.28.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ramsey Touchberry helped propel the Mustangs to their first district team championship since 2003.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ramsey Touchberry

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Ramsey Touchberry shot a 2-under par to capture the Class 2A-District 14 individual championship Oct. 18 in Lake Suzy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Poulos, left, and Charles Leduc opened the first CaddyShanks in January in the East County.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 27, 2010
CaddyShanks founders ready to expand

Two hospitality industry entrepreneurs think they're on to the next big thing in sports and family entertainment. They think big.

  • East County
  • News
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