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CUTLINE: Even after running 26.1 miles in the New York City Marathon, Jamey Murphy and Jodi Mailman had enough strength to hold up a copy of their favorite newspaper, the East County Observer.
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  • Michael Eng
  • November 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamey Murphy

Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, co-own Create Your Own - A Confectionary Boutique. To celebrate Murphy's 50th birthday, the two completed the New York City Marathon. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

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  • November 16, 2011
Willis artists partner with Neal

Neal Communities hosted its annual My Favorite Home contest, with judging Nov. 9, at Willis Elementary School, where students had been busy drawing their dream homes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Ranch Boo Run raises $8,000

Runners in the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's Boo Run this year raised $8,000 for local charities.

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Darby Ramey
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Couple welcomes 11/11/11 addition

East County couple Jordan and Elizabeth Ramey celebrated the numerically symmetrical day with the birth of their daughter, Darby Ramey.

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As owners of Create Your Own — A Confectionary Boutique, Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, live by the mantra "Eat candy — Run fast." The couple completed the New York City Marathon, their first 26.2-mile race, Nov. 6.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
Jamey Murphy makes his 50th birthday a marathon celebration

In celebration of his 50th birthday, Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, completed the New York City Marathon Nov. 6.

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Medallion Home Sales & Marketing Director Gregg Glasser said Riva Trace has been the busiest of Medallion’s communities.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
Riva Trace garners attention

Medallion Home officials say the new East County community is by far the developer's most popular.

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"It's going to be an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially doing something you love," said Sarah Nimptsch, right, of cheering in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with fellow cheerleader Ashley Preininger, left.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

Two ODA students earned invitations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Pommes Dauphine Fromage (Potato Pate a choux puffs with Cheese)
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
East County invites you to feast

Last year, the East County Observer brought you a selection of Thanksgiving recipes from some of our area's best chefs. This year, we've done it again.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Authorities: vehicle fire apparent suicide; Red Cross launches holiday fundraiser; Local car wash raises funds for child; Taylor Morrison opens sales center

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Read this week's cops corner.
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  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Schroeder-Manatee Ranch unveils Premier lights

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer and the community celebrated the lighting of fields at Premier Sports Campus Nov. 14.

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  • November 16, 2011
Business Observer

Longboat Key Club managers awarded at for service and accomplishments; Cannons Marina receives its 13th Grady-White Admiral's Circle Award

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  • November 16, 2011
Our View: Common sense teacher pay

The ongoing controversy over teacher merit pay is understandable. After all, teachers have been allowed to get pay raises and maintain job security each year with almost no accountability.

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  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly transactions

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Anne and Leonard Doherty, Sarasota, sold their home at 7339 Edenmore St. to James and Mary Hill, Bradenton, for $457,000.

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