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Robin Hartill Jennifer Horne is often on the road by 6 a.m., training before the sun rises for the ING New York City Marathon.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
The Long Run

Jennifer Horne's husband, Neal, celebrated 10 years of being cancer free in June. Now, she's celebrating his marathon journey with a marathon of her own.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
BRE students honor teacher

Usually, a teacher may have one or two students who qualify as "teacher's pets."

  • East County
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Levi Waxler has performed at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay Rays games.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Levi Waxler snags television gig

The East County's resident sign-language celebrity now is taking his talent to television.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Briefs

Rare wasps generate more local buzz; PIC takes stance on Longboat's budget; South Carolina man dies in parasailing accident; Holiday affects Key's garbage schedule; Subcommittee meetings formed; First turtle nests hatch on Longboat and Siesta

  • Longboat Key
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David Hagberg started his writing career as a journalist.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: David Hagberg

David Hagberg released recently his new thriller, "Abyss." Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
This year’s annual Sister Keys cleanup took place in May.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota Bay Watch outlines sea of support for Sister Keys

When Sarasota Bay Watch members decided to start an "Adopt an Island" program, Sister Keys was a logical starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rusty Chinnis founded Sarasota Bay Watch in 2008 with the motto, "A healthy bay is everyone's business."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rusty Chinnis

We reveal five little-known facts about contractor and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Longboat seeks density assistance

Town officials hope elected officials can help exempt the town from a state bill that prohibits a density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
OBITUARY: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

9:21 a.m. - 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Traffic Complaint. A resident flagged down police to report that a large group of bicyclists was riding in the south-bound traffic lane and impeding traffic. He said that a verbal altercation ensued after he blew his horn at them. The 12 riders told police that the resident had started the altercation by blowing his horn at them, pulling in front of them and braking, causing the riders to brake to avoid crashing. Both parties were given information about laws pertaining to bike lanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kerrie Lehnert and Robert Dinan
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 10 or Fewer Employees: Kitchens by Kerrie

Kerrie Lehnert makes a mean "homeless stew" - a concoction she developed from her grandmother's recipe and began serving to the homeless on the streets of San Francisco years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Petar Sibinkic
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Rookie Small Business: Your Fitness Instructor

Petar Sibinkic began training in kayaking at age 7 in his native Serbia. His efforts brought him to two Olympic games: Atlanta, in 1996, and Sydney, in 2000.

  • Longboat Key
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Lee Fox, executive director
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Non-Profit Organization: Save Our Seabirds Inc.

Even when she isn't at Save Our Seabirds Inc., Executive Director Lee Fox is still saving seabirds (and other birds). She gets a constant stream of injured birds at her home in Wimauma.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia 'Ginya' Carnahan, director of marketing and development
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 11 or More Employees: Dattoli Cancer Center

Virginia "Ginya" Carnahan looks forward to the day when the Dattoli Cancer Center's services won't be necessary. In fact, she said, with advancing technologies, a prostate-cancer vaccine could someday put the facility out of business.

  • Longboat Key
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Lynda and Gordon Hall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Rookie Small Business: Green Ginger Hair Design

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
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George and Sandra Ceshker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Rookie Small Business: Secure-All Insurance

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
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Sara Hand
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

  • Longboat Key
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Glen Shecter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: GCSI-Paintscape

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Foreman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: Foreman & Associates

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
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Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi-Pingel
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Non-Profit Organization: The Players Theatre

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: June Peterson Beigbeder

June Peterson Beigbeder, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of Dedham, Mass., died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Barbara Ackerman The home at 700 Lyons Lane has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,563 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,775,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1,775,000

James and Pamela Eatrides, of Bradenton Beach, sold their home at 700 Lyons Lane, in Sleepy Lagoon, to Michael and Desiree Trahan, of Waitsfield, Vt., for $1,775,000. Built in 2006, the 4,763-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a swimming pool. The property last sold for $325,000 in April 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Wagner Realty announces its top agents for May; SAR announces strong sales numbers for May

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan
  • June 29, 2011
Deal Us In: Pull a penalty double

It is not usually a good move to pull a penalty double made by your partner in a heated bidding contest. But, as you will see, this was one of those.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rose Woodfin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Colors of the Wind

Rose Woodfin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Author David Hagberg, right, read a section about his character and friend, Ann Marie Marinaccio, during a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting June 23.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
ALTER EGO

If the villain in Palm-Aire resident and author David Hagberg's new book, 'Abyss,' sounds familiar, it's because she's named after fellow East County resident Ann Marie Marinaccio.

  • East County
  • News
“We’ve really been wanting to do this (type of award ceremony) to showcase members,” Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson said. “This was the perfect project.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
Alliance, Observer Partner for new awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group are seeking nominations for The Sandies Awards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 29, 2011
The Castaway

Here is this week's The Castaway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Ranch seeks student essays

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, the East County Observer and Florida Bank are hosting a student essay contest to help commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

  • East County
  • News
Lysanne and Chuck Eroshevich are seeking volunteers to get involved with their new group to help distressed homeowners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
Lakewood residents launch assistance group

Summerfield Bluffs' Chuck and Lysanne Eroshevich hope to help distressed homeowners in their community through the Lakewood Ranch Lotkeepers.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
Group calls to replace Superintendent Tim McGonegal, attorney

A group of concerned citizens have asked for the removal of both the district's attorney and Tim McGonegal and raised concerns over other issues. District officials say many of the accusations are unfounded.

  • East County
  • News
Ringing any bells? A dismal 12% of high school seniors have a good grasp of American history. Fewer than one in four attain the minimum basic standard, according to tests from the U.S. Department of Education.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
OUR VIEW: The crisis of our founding roots

Despite naysayers in some of the highest offices in the land, the story of America may be the most compelling national story ever told in the history of the world, the story of men who fought and died for a universal desire - freedom - and then embodied that desire in a set of guiding principles that continues to this day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
News Briefs 06.30.11

Community Fund seeks nominations; Suspect robs East County CVS; International group hunts for 'Caregiver of the Year'; Ranch teacher to run for school board

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

8 p.m. - 4300 block of Drake Boulevard E. Information. The complainant reported unknown person(s) entered her yard and took a skateboard ramp valued at $250. There were no witnesses to the incident and no evidence was left behind. The complainant was issued a case number and was advised to call is she had any additional information. She later called back to advise that she had found the skateboard ramp around the corner from her home in the 4300 block of 56th Avenue Terrace E. When the responding deputy arrived at the suspect residence, the owner stated his son took the skateboard ramp because he thought the complainant moved and left it in the yard. The complainant is moving out of her residence, but she did respond and picked up the ramp.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Summerfield resident Gary Berns, spokesman for the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, said now is not the time to incorporate.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
TALK OF A TOWN NO. 1: Why now?

Discussions of whether Lakewood Ranch should become a city began more than five years ago. The group leading the charge has been researching the issue for the last three years and believes now is the best time to proceed. But, given the current economic situation not everyone is convinced.

  • East County
  • News
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