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  • By John Ewing
  • December 14, 2012
Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

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Bob Waechter donated 2.2 acres to The Pines Foundation, sale proceeds from which will benefit the Sarasota organization.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 14, 2012
Waechter suspected in identity theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office today charged Sarasota County Planning Commissioner Bob Waechter, a Siesta Key Association board member, with identity theft.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 14, 2012
Dec. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police warn of rental agent scam; County mulls maintaining Midnight Pass Road; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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Audra Mullins shows off her passport.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the World

The second-grade students at Tuttle Elementary are traveling the world to learn what different countries do during the holiday season.

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  • Neighbors
From left, Gopi Chari, Zan Benham, Frannie Hoffman and David Cooper represented the four anchors of the four directions of the mandala.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 12.12.12 Sands of the World Mandala ceremony

Hundreds of people made their way out to South Lido Beach State Park Wednesday, Dec. 12, to take part in the 12.12.12 Sands of the World Mandala ceremony.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2012
Haile Middle wins cross-country championship

The Haile Middle School girls cross-country team scored 19 points to win the Manatee County Middle School Cross Country Championships Dec. 8, at G.T. Bray Park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2012
Hammer Tree wins division championship

The Miss Manatee Softball Hammer Tree Care team won the 12U division championship Dec. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Colson Engelberger, Paige Lewandrowski and Hayley Rejtek doled out soup.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

Braden River Middle School's Empty Bowls luncheon Dec. 13 raised more than $700 for Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lighted Boat Parade

The Cortez Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade begins tomorrow near Mar Vista and Moore's.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has helped maintain insurance policy credits for Key residents.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 14, 2012
Fire Department receives top marks

Longboat Key Fire Rescue has received top marks from an insurance organization that allows Key residents to get insurance policy credits.

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Guests can enjoy pictures with Santa, while at the event. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

This weekend's event has become an annual tradition for East County families.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 14, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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The Siesta Key Association has supported lowering the speed limit on Midnight Pass Road, which is currently maintained by the state.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 14, 2012
County mulls maintaining Midnight Pass Road

Sarasota County may take ownership of Midnight Pass Road from the Siesta Key north bridge to Stickney Point bridge from the Florida Department of Transportation.

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  • By Matt Orr
  • December 13, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 13, 2012
Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

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