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Santa arrives each year by helicopter at G.T. Bray park during "A Night Before Christmas." This year's event is 4-7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. HERALD FILE PHOTO

2013 Holiday event calendar

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Imagine Schools Lakewood Ranch principal could face felony neglect charges

Possible child abuse.

Crime

Megan Sessions, unarmed robbery, $1,500 bond

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 4, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2013, file photo, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. The prosecutor overseeing the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Winston says it is completed. State Attorney Willie Meggs has scheduled a news conference at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in his office to announce his findings.

Prosecutor: Sex investigation of FSU QB over

The prosecutor overseeing the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston said Wednesday that it is completed. 1 hour ago

Business

Amazon Prime Air is designed to fly within a 10-mile radius from Amazon distribution warehouses for deleveries in 30 minutes or less, but it won't likely be seen in Ruskin. Photo provided

Will Amazon drones invade Manatee neighborhoods from Ruskin?

Maybe Port Manatee will get in the act. Ruskin warehouse is too far away for Amazon drones to fly into Manatee County

Opinion

Florida public school teacher evaluation system too flawed

Imagine an annual performance evaluation whereby the employer ranks workers based on responsibilities they don¿t even have. Like a brick mason held accountable for the wooden frame of a house.

Living

Top toasted bread rounds with black-eyed peas and ham mixture for an easy holiday bruschetta.Photos by JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD

Consider these appetizers for your holiday party

Appetizers, or hors d'oeuvres, are meant to stimulate the appetite, not sate it. Keeping that in mind, design your holiday appetizer menu to complement the meal that will follow, being sure to keep each serving small. Serve at least three appetizers...

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Santa arrives each year by helicopter at G.T. Bray park during "A Night Before Christmas." This year's event is 4-7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. HERALD FILE PHOTO

2013 Holiday event calendar

The Bradenton Herald's roundup of holiday community events in Manatee, Sarasota, Tampa and beyond.

Lakewood Ranch

A sign announcing public hearings on rezoning is posted along Rye Road.TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Country Meadows residents fret about space crunch from new project

Country Meadows residents worry a new development will crowd their urban lifestyle.

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