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Robert Francisco
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: East County

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy the year's best Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
The Year in Sports: Photo Gallery

East County athletes brought home district, regional and state championships in 2012.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Female athlete of the year: Olivia Ortiz

After capturing Lakewood Ranch High's first Class 3 individual cross-country state championship in 2011, Olivia Ortiz returned to the track this past spring hoping to pick up where she left off last season.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Male athlete of the Year: Seth McGarry

After suffering a tender elbow in the off-season, Lakewood Ranch High pitcher Seth McGarry spent much of the season serving as the Mustangs DH.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Danielle Valley qualified for the final in the 800-meter freestyle of the U.S. Olympic Trials July 1. She finished eighth.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2012
Year in sports: A look back

Building off of last year's successes, East County athletes made remarkable headlines in 2012, putting together one of the most eventful and successful years in recent history.

  • East County
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Behind the leadership of 12 seniors, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team captured its first district title in nine years and advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
Sports Teams of 2012

Enjoy our picks for the top sports teams of 2012.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Natural talent: Patrick Dougherty

Sculptor Patrick Dougherty weaves saplings into nest-like sculptures, using a method that stems from the outdoorsman's childhood.

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Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

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"We spent a lot of time in rehearsal finding how (the students) relate to (their) characters, but at the same time (helping them understand), 'This is not me," Brendon Fox says. Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Coaching the team

FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year acting professor Brendon Fox is coaching a team of three students for the upcoming production, 'The Aliens.'

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Christopher O’Riley recently hosted NPR's "From the Top," recorded at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy.
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  • June LeBell
  • December 26, 2012
Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

We recently attended NPR's strange but fascinating "From the Top," when it was recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Samantha McVety walks on the high wire.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 26, 2012
Highlights: Circus Sarasota presents 'The Polar Express'

For five months, 113 performers, ranging in age from fourth-graders to seniors, have been preparing to put on a spectacular winter show.

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The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

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"To open this school (Braden River High), gave me new life," Braden River High School Principal Jim Pauley said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Pauley to leave Braden River'

The school board is expected to approve the appointment of Braden River High School Principal Jim Pauley to director of secondary education May 14.

  • East County
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The stretch of main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Approved at last'

The Main Street makeover that has been in the works for the last two-and-a-half years finally received approval from the Sarasota City Commission Monday, May 21, at its regular meeting.

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