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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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The plane was pulled out of the water with the help of Sea Tow, The Sarasota Police and Beach Patrol. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Roger Drouin
  • December 19, 2012
Plane crashes off Lido Key

The single occupant was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Surveillance cameras caught three vandals ripping out Christmas lights, throwing decorations on the ground and stealing the favored Santa Pig that has helped the condominium win a number of awards at The Siesta Key Condo Council Lighting Contest.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 19, 2012
Beachaven Condominiums report vandalism

According to a press release by the Beachaven Association, three vandals destroyed $7,000 worth Christmas decorations and property 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • 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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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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  • 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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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  • Josh Siegel
  • 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
News Briefs

Manatee County holiday closures and trash collection schedule; Atlanta homebuilder buys sites in east Manatee

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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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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

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The news came after the Longboat Key Town Commission held an executive session with Bullock and the town labor attorney Dec. 14, to discuss a an agreed upon contract.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 19, 2012
Firefighter contract receives support

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union have agreed to consider a contract for ratification.

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Protesters gathered near Publix along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sunday afternoon for approximately two hours. Photos courtesy of Rabbi Jonathan Katz.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 19, 2012
Workers group protests Publix

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers wants Publix to pay tomato pickers an extra penny per pound.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • 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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