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Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
JFCS volunteers Carol Macphee, Esther Heller, Arnold Elliot, Joel Blumsack and Lee Katz helped serve up food, Wednesday, Nov. 16, during the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers

JFCS celebrated Caregiver Month, Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus. The luncheon, which also included a large cake to serve the over 70 guests, honored the caregivers who participate in the different JFCS Caregiver programs. Kathleen Houseweart, Coordinator of SMH Memory Clinic and Manager of Geriatric Services, also gave a presentation to those who attended the luncheon about understanding and managing the stress that caregivers deal with on a daily basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Birthday present is a family affair

Pat Marschke received her family's presence for a birthday present this year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • 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
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Darby Ramey
    By
  • 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
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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
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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
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Mary Miller is a member of the Longboat Key Garden Club and supports many causes in the area.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Neighbors: Mary Miller

This lifetime learner makes time to support her favorite causes.

  • Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

  • Longboat Key
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Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

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