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The 26 students riding Manatee County School District Bus 560 all escaped a Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students. Published Jan. 12, 2012.
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  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: East County

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

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 21, 2012
Dec. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Area schools on high alert after threats; $1 million project to filter polluted runoff; MTO reveals new mural; Error delays impact fee update

  • Longboat Key
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  • Josh Siegel
  • December 21, 2012
East County schools earn top marks

Three Manatee County District high schools earned A grades for the 2011-2012 school year, including Braden River High School and Lakewood Ranch High School, according to High School Accountability Grades released today by the Department of Education.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 20, 2012
Dec. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Plane crash leaves pilot unscathed; Main Street building under contract; Marina Towers residents want event moved; Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

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  • December 20, 2012
BRSC to hold Holiday Camp

The Braden River Soccer Club will host the Kai O. Haaskivi Soccer Academy 2012 Holiday Camp from 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9-11 a.m. Dec. 28-30.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
Sailors outlast Mustangs

The Sarasota High wrestling team defeated Lakewood Ranch 43-36 in a dual match Dec. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
St. Stephen's ranked No. 1 in Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings

St. Stephen's is currently ranked No. 1 in the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings after the fall season.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
Lady Pirates win back-to-back games

The Braden River High girls basketball team improved to 10-3 with victories over North Port and rival Lakewood Ranch this week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 20, 2012
Mustangs gearing up for Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team will host its 3rd Annual Kiwanis Classic Mustang Duals at The Ranch Jan. 5.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 19, 2012
Dec. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest; District buys land for future stations; Workers group protests Publix; and Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

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  • Josh Siegel
  • December 19, 2012
Carol Probstfeld to continue as State College of Florida interim president

State College of Florida District Board of Trustees asked Dr. Carol Probstfeld to continue as interim president at a Dec. 18 meeting.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2012
Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

Residents of Horseshoe Cove took their holiday cheer to the streets Dec. 18, as they participated in the community's 14th annual Golf Cart Parade.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2012
District buys land for future stations

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

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Dick Vitale hosted 12 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in his home.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • December 19, 2012
'It's yours, baby!' Dick Vitale hosts Boys & Girls Club Party

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County opened gifts and learned life lessons, while Dick Vitale and his family sang Christmas carols.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2012
FDOT begins improvements to State Road 70

The Florida Department of Transportation expects the resurfacing project to be finished in spring 2013.

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