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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.

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  • 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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  • December 19, 2012
S.T.E.M. grant falls short

Manatee County's $28.7 million grant request placed 22nd nationally.

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"I love candy canes," says Steve Hensell, who relishes his time as Santa. "I pass them out to every kid I see."
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  • December 19, 2012
Santa Claus brings cheer to East County schools

Steve Hensell is the face of Santa to Manatee County school children.

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Students, faculty and administrators surprised Nolan Middle School teacher Carrie Rainwater with the news she had been named a district finalist for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.
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  • December 19, 2012
District honors its best

Nolan Middle School science teacher Carrie Rainwater is one of four finalists in the district for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.

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  • December 19, 2012
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Manatee County holiday closures and trash collection schedule; Atlanta homebuilder buys sites in east Manatee

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A 9-year-old at Sea of Strengths Academy, Max Collado suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and post-traumatic stress.
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  • December 19, 2012
Local support group helps families with ADHD

Max Collado and his mother, Alexandra, fight ADHD together.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • December 19, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Braden River High girls basketball team has taken a new approach to the game this season — focusing solely on playing together as a team, in hopes of making a name for itself and reaching the postseason for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 19, 2012
Team Unity: Braden River High girls basketball

The Braden River High girls basketball team won six of its first seven games this season and now has its sights set on making a name for itself as one of the top teams in Class 7A-District 11.

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  • December 19, 2012
Dominant Defender: Amanda Baar

Lakewood Ranch High senior defender Amanda Baar has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to a 12-1 record, including seven shutouts, so far this season.

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  • December 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

4 - Number of players who scored goals in the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team's 5-0 victory over Venice Dec. 10.

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  • December 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Elise Spiller

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Elise Spiller scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 42-30 victory over Palmetto in their Class 6A-District 12 opener Dec. 7. The 14-year-old guard has helped lead Lakewood to a 6-2 start this season.

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  • December 19, 2012
SIDELINES

Riley-Hawkins wins Memorial Tournament; Cardinal Mooney tames Braden River with victory; Lady Pirates ride six-game streak; Lady Mustangs draw even with Lady Indians; Mustangs boys soccer blanks Venice Indians

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  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

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  • December 19, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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