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Business owners and residents left a restaurant in a silent march to City Hall for a bag the meter rally Monday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

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The Observer photographed Ina Gross at the Perlman and Pearls Gala Jan. 7, at Michael’s On East. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Ranch death ruled a homicide'

The murder of 78-year-old Ina Gross is the first in Lakewood Ranch history.

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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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  • December 21, 2012
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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

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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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  • December 20, 2012
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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.

  • East County
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  • 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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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

  • East County
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
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  • 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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