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Former Sarasota GOP Chairman Bob Waechter poses with Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2013
Waechter accepts plea deal

Former Sarasota GOP Chairman Bob Waechter receives probation and house arrest for making fraudulent campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street celebrates the holiday season tonight at Holidays Around the Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will transform tonight, Dec. 13, as Santa Claus arrives on a white, horse-drawn carriage, carolers sing holiday favorites, and a sugar cookie-making booth fill the downtown area for Holidays Around the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The student, who was allegedly dragged from a classroom by the arm and shoulder, was not injured.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 13, 2013
Substitute teacher charged with child abuse

A Nolan Middle School substitute teacher was arrested Thursday for allegedly abusing a 13-year-old student at the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kemarcus Sailes smiles at Beverly Sutton before giving a reading.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party

On Thursday, Dec. 12, Christ Church was the host to many young children and their families at its annual All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party. One of the church's mission projects takes members of the congregation to Bradenton as 'Reading Buddies' and this event celebrated all involved with a party full of singing, presents and Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Winter Wonderland

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Winter Wonderland

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Steven and Madeline Ast
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Lemur Conservation Foundation Gala

Lemur Conservation Foundation Gala

  • Black Tie
Kaye Chase, Toula Kane and Pat Riley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Corinthian Society Celebration

Corinthian Society Celebration

  • Black Tie
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society Christmas Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society Christmas Party

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 12, 2013
Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

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  • Eat + Drink
The $1.9 figure from the new report consists primarily of questioned costs from the 2012-13 year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 12, 2013
Second state audit brings more costs to school district

A second report from the state's Auditor General's Office released this morning - this one on federal, grant-funded programs - revealed the Manatee County School District could see a $1.9 million reduction in its general fund balance.

  • East County
  • Schools
The home features an Infinity pool and overflow lap pool overlooking Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2013
Country Club Shores home sells for $4.3 million

The sale was the fifth highest amount paid for a home on Longboat Key in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hosts Barbara and John Sulton with Laura and John Proctor.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Island Siesta Association Holiday party

Members of the Bay Island Siesta Association met for a Holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 11. The party was held at one of the members home and included neighbors from both north Siesta Key and Bay Island.

  • Siesta Key
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Rachel Katzen, Michelle Kadorette and Gianna Traylor, 17, show off festive carnival ensembles.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Winter Wonderland Carnival

Braden River High School's Student Government Association invited students and their families to Winter Wonderland - s'more-making and pictures with Santa in the midst of faux snow Dec. 11.

  • East County
  • News
Tamara Tazzia and Linda Flanigan show off big necklaces and smiles.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Women's Club 'Puttin' on the Glitz'

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club pulled out their flashiest dresses and accessories, for their Puttin' on the Glitz club fundraiser Dec. 11, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Jesse and Adrian Griffin
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longbeach Village Association enjoyed dinner, cocktails and conversation Wednesday, Dec. 11, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
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