Floridians Choose Favorite State License Plate

Voting for four designs took place over a three-week period.

Books Half-Off at Library's Book Nook

Used books, cds and dvds marked $1 and up are half-off during the month of December at the East Lake Library's Book Nook.

Should Texting While Driving Be Banned in Florida?

Are you in favor of such a law? Do you think it goes too far, or not far enough?

New Suburban Buses Will Pick You Up at Home

Sick of driving in East Lake traffic? How about letting someone else do the driving? An innovative new bus service for north Pinellas County begins Dec. 10. You can try it for free through the end of December.

Public Transit: Temporary Free Rides on North County Connector Begin Dec. 10

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority celebrates the launch of the North County Connector service during a ribbon cutting on Tuesday at the Shoppes at Boot Ranch.

Local Youngsters Ask Tough Questions During Teen Town Meeting

Area school principals and officials were pleased to field tough questions at a Palm Harbor Chamber and Library Teen Town Hall on Thursday night.

U-Turn Coming to East Lake Rd.; Residents Want Light

Construction will begin Dec. 3 at East Lake Road and Trinity Boulevard, where Crescent Oaks residents had instead been lobbying for a traffic light to make driving safer, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Meet Your Fire Commissioner: David Root

Incumbent David Root beat Sharon Hurst in the race for seat 3 on the East Lake Fire Commission.

East Lake Fire Commission: Root Beats Hurst

Incumbent David Root, 55, beat Sharon Hurst, 55, by 2315 votes.

Voters Encounter Packed Parking Lot At East Lake Library

This year, the East Lake Library was designated as a polling location for the primary and general elections because a nearby church was no longer available.

Rain Fails to Stop Firefighters From Campaigning

Patch found two East Lake Firefighters who were willing to brave the weather and risk getting sopping wet for their candidate on Election Day.

Palm Harbor Dentist Hopes Giant Tooth Will Convince Voters

Johnny Johnson is fuming because Pinellas County Commissioners voted to remove fluoride from the the county's drinking water. He wants incumbents Nancy Bostock and Neil Brickfield voted out of office for their decision.

Find Out Where You Vote in East Lake

Here are the two things you need to do before you head out the door to vote on Nov. 6, 2012.

Voters Could See Lines at Polls

Voting in the November 6 General Election might take a bit longer than usual because of many items on the ballot, including 11 Constitutional Amendments.

Everything You Need for Election Day in East Lake

From explanations of each proposed constitutional amendment to interviews with the candidates, we're making life incredibly easy for you by putting links to election-related articles here.

Letter to the Editor: Impact of Amendment 4 on East Lake Fire Rescue

Tom Jamison, the Fire Chief of the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, wrote this letter to share information about how Amendment 4 would impact East Lake Fire Rescue if voters were to approve it.

East Lake Patch Election Results 2012

Everything you want to know about Election Day in East Lake, all in one spot.

Floridians Reminded to Donate Wisely to Sandy Survivors

"As the most hurricane prone state in the nation, we know that disasters can be devastating," said Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan W. Koon.

Meet the Candidates: East Lake Tarpon Special Fire District

Patch is working to help you make an informed decision for the Nov. 6 General Election. Meet the candidates for East Lake Tarpon Special Fire District, Seat 3.

East Lake Tarpon Fire District Candidate: Sharon Hurst

We asked candidate Sharon Hurst about challenges facing the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District and what type of emergency transport system should eventually be implemented in Pinellas County.

Meet the Candidates: State Rep. District 65

We asked candidates Carl Zimmerman and Peter Nehr what they think are the top three problems impacting residents in District 65 and how they'd solve these problems. Each candidate also explains why they think voters should pick him.

State Rep. Dist. 65 Candidate: Peter Nehr

We asked Republican Peter Nehr what he thinks are the top three problems impacting residents in District 65 and how he'd solve these problems. Nehr also explains why he thinks voters should pick him.

State Rep. Dist. 65 Candidate: Carl Zimmerman

We asked Democrat Carl Zimmerman what he thinks are the top three problems impacting residents in District 65 and how he'd solve these problems. Zimmerman also explains why he thinks voters should pick him.

League of Women Voters Asks Gov. Scott to Extend Early Voting

The League of Women Voters wants Florida Governor Rick Scott to extend the early-voting period until Sunday, Nov. 4 to accomodate voters. The League mentions media reports about people waiting in line for up to six hours to vote.

Reader Spotlight: Campaign Mail is a 'Waste'

East Lake Patch is highlighting interaction with our readers. Today, we're featuring a couple reader comments about something we've all probably received: campaign mail.

Meet Your County Commissioners at Town Hall Meeting

Commissioners will speak about actions they've taken on behalf of residents in North Pinellas County. It will also be your chance to meet commissioners and ask them questions about things that are important to you.

Connie Mack Campaign Rolls Into Palm Harbor

When Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Connie Mack's big campaign bus rolled into the tiny community of Ozona, it turned a lot of heads. Mack's family joined him onstage for a campaign rally at the Ozona Pig on Wednesday.

U.S. Senate Race: 4 Questions for Connie Mack

Republican Congressman Connie Mack, who is trying to unseat Democrat Senator Bill Nelson, made a campaign stop in Ozona on Wednesday. He spoke with Palm Harbor Patch about what he plans to do for Floridians if he's elected.

Romney Visits Central Pasco Saturday

Gov. Mitt Romney is expected to appear at Land O’ Lakes High School around 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

Tarpon Woods Blvd. to Get Sidewalks

New sidewalks are being constructed along Tarpon Woods Blvd. Here's what you need to know about possible delays to your commute.

Sheriff's Candidate Thrown Out of Largo City Meeting

Three candidates for office spoke during public comment, with Pinellas County Sheriff hopeful Greg Pound being escorted by police out of the commission chambers for "attacking" political opponents.

Sunday at the Library Music Series Debuts This Weekend

How fun is this? Our East Lake Library will debut its new "Sunday at the Library Musical Series" on October 14.

See Smoke? Prescribed Burn Underway At Brooker Creek Preserve

Do you see or smell smoke? The Florida Forest Service and the Pinellas County Wildlands Fire Team are conducting a 14-acre prescribed burn Friday in Brooker Creek Preserve.

State and County Candidates Focus on the Economy at Forum

All state and county candidates in contested central Pinellas races were invited to a breakfast candidate forum on Thursday, according to the Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce.

Florida Amendment 12: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 11: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 10: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 9: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 8: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 6: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.