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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.

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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.

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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.

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By Jorge Blanco
August 8, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

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Observer Staff
August 8, 2012

Letters to the Editor

School Board candidate refutes endorsement

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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.

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By Jorge Blanco
August 1, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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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.

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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.

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By Jorge Blanco
July 25, 2012

Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Pam Eubanks
July 18, 2012

Observed: Facts should determine your vote

I began hearing the rumors several months ago, so I wasn't completely surprised when Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh called me one day with a dilemma: Rumors were circulating about her residency in Manatee County.