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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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

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

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pommes Dauphine Fromage (Potato Pate a choux puffs with Cheese)
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Firefighters develop public-education program; Workshop to feature discussion of aging issues; Town of Longboat Key collects Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Rev3 Triathlon is not gearing up for Key event

The triathlon withdrew its application to bring a 56-mile bicycle course and 1,000 people through Longboat Key as part of a 2012 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Our View A 'good buy'? We'll see

That is one of the mayor's assessments of the Longboat Key Town Commission's approving last week the spending of $452,500 for the 0.71-acre lot that separates Pattigeorge's restaurant and the town's Bayfront Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Dogs and humans can coexist peacefully on Key beaches; Dogs should be allowed on beach for one-year trial; Cell phone tower would impact island life negatively

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
No resolution reached in the Colony mediation

A Nov. 12 conference didn't put an end to years of disputes at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Commission election deadline approaches

Four incumbent commissioners are up for re-election next year - but it's unclear if any representative will have a challenger.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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