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Beachgoers could see fewer staked nests like this one, photographed in August, as the result of Mote's new policy of marking nests weekly instead of daily. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy

Mote will only mark nests once a week on most of the beach, which will require many properties to help foot the bill.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julie and Ken Swan have taken up the fight of their son, Kevin Swan, who battles ALS, pictured second from right, with Kevin Swan’s best friend, Ashlie Fulmer.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Battle with ALS sparks action

Kevin Swan, a 30-year-old former communications director, started A Life Story Foundation to beat a disease he fights every day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Helen Linton Schweyer

Helen Linton Schweyer, 96, of Longboat Key, died April 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Harry J. Rosenthal

Harry J. Rosenthal, 88, of Longboat Key, died April 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: H. Kermit 'Kit' Green Jr.

H. Kermit "Kit" Green Jr., 78, of Longboat Key and Point Pleasant, N.J., died April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen and Len Glaser
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 8, 2013
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jasper Ritter, aka Champion Arden Blue Lightning.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jasper Ritter

His formal name is Champion Arden Blue Lightning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager

The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allison Levy is vice president of j2 IT Services, which she runs with her husband, Jason. She knew little about computers before working there, but on the job she uses leadership skills learned in the military.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: Allison Levy

Allison Levy has spent a 20-year military career mostly managing health care. Now she's on reserve.

  • East County
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Taylor Newton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: SHINING SEA

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.

  • Longboat Key
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"I'm primarily a children's librarian," said author Judith Leipold, a former media specialist at Braden River Elementary School. "This (project) was a total stretch for me."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell

Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books - one biography and one tall tale - based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.

  • East County
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Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Your Neighbor: Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy is the "queen" of the relationship thriller.

  • East County
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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: PLAYING PEEK-A-BOO

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota YMCA youth to learn about health careers

Youth will get a chance to explore health career options this summer during a three week Health Career Summer Camp.

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