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  • January 2, 2013
Our View: The word for 2013: freedom

We have a tradition. Each year on New Year's Eve, we announce at a family gathering our word for the year - the one word that describes how we are going to focus our lives during the New Year.

  • Longboat Key
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'District buys land for future stations'

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

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The facility's executive chef and facilities manager, Chris Covelli, who had hoped to bring national attention to the cooking center in the coming years, learned of the closure from his staff while he was teaching cooking classes in Italy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy'

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
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Sadie Fletcher, of Lakewood Ranch, gets a good view from the shoulders of her dad, Don, during Light the Night Nov. 3. Published Nov. 8, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of November 2012.

  • East County
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Maya Griffin, 4, is prepared for the rain, during International Walk to School Day at Braden River Elementary Oct. 3. Published Oct. 11, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of October 2012.

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The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., at the overpass for University Parkway. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'I-75 pileup yields no fatalities'

A 47-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Oct. 5 resulted in 52 injuries.

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East County resident Bob Gagnon, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Manatee County School District, became the district's interim superintendent Sept. 10.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

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GreyHawk Landing resident Garrett Lindgren, a retired New York City firefighter, was the keynote speaker of a Sept. 11, 2011 event at Manatee Technical Institute. Published Sept. 13, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of September 2012.

  • East County
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Bailey Scott readied to “catch God’s light” from a friend., during Peace Presbyterian Church's "Shine God's Light" Vacation Bible School July 27-20. Published Aug. 9, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2012
August Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of August 2012.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Vanessa Baugh, pictured with her husband, Don, was giddy with excitement as she learned she would advance in the race for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Baugh wins tough primary'

Vanessa Baugh wins 57.86% of the vote, while Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube easily wins re-election.

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LECOM officials welcomed the inaugural class of 100 students during a special ceremony Monday, July 16. Students report to class July 23.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'LECOM welcomes first dental students'

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton welcomed its inaugural class of dental students.

  • East County
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East County resident Ellie Ohlman competed in the Miss Florida Pageant July 1-7. Published July 12, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of July 2012.

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Braden River Elementary’s Lusero Acosta, front, and Lizzy Ebury, went on the slide as many times as they could, during the school's "Movin' and Groovin" Inflatables Day June 5. Published June 14, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of June 2012.

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At last week's meeting, IDA representatives asked about potential ways to further trim project costs, which put square-foot costs at $220 to $237, but Town Hall officials indicated the proposal was as "bare bones" as possible.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility'

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
Kiddie Academy hosts holiday breakfast

Kiddie Academy welcomes more than 230 people to its Family Holiday Appreciation Breakfast Dec. 8.

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