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A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states 42-year-old Francis Overholt was at his home int he 14300 block of MJ Road, in Myakka, when one of the fireworks exploded and injured his hands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 17, 2012
Myakka man injured by explosives

Francis Overholt was taken to the hospital for injuries to his hands.

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Euphemia Haye's prime ribeye steak.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 17, 2012
Three Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

Three Longboat Key restaurants are included in this month's issue of Florida Trend Magazine.

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Jeaneen Wirries and Maria Wirries
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2012
JFCS Annual Gala - Magical Moments

JFCS Annual Gala - Magical Moments

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Anabella Recanatesi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2012
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

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Annie Lowenthal and Gertrude Margolick
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Cocktails at Sarasota Bay Club

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club rang in the holiday season Thursday, Dec. 13 with a festive cocktail hour. Guests exchanged season's greetings, listened to live Christmas music and enjoyed cocktails.

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Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus, portrayed by Whitney Kitchens, Carlos Motta and Hudson Drake.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Members of The Tabernacle Church are bringing the Christmas story to life with performances of "The Living Nativity" at 7 and 8 p.m. Dec. 13 through Dec. 16.

  • East County
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Kayla Wackerbauer, Wesly Viquerat and Julia Reed sang with gusto.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Twas One Crazy Night'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary School celebrated the holiday spirit with their performance of '"Twas One Crazy Night Before Christmas,' Dec. 13.

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Bob Waechter donated 2.2 acres to The Pines Foundation, sale proceeds from which will benefit the Sarasota organization.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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

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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.
    By
  • 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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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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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 13, 2012
Dec. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

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