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East County: top issues to watch in 2014

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 8, 2014
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To read more on each issue to watch in 2014, click on the links below.

Mall traffic — Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

Manatee School District Budget — Superintendent Rick Mills hopes a competent team, stronger controls and community support help the district right its budget.

Sports Tourism — On its journey to become an international sports haven, the Sarasota-Bradenton area has completed the most difficult steps — the first two. Now, it’s game time.

How Will We Grow — Manatee County leaders are setting a new vision for growth.

Indigent care — Manatee County officials and local health care professionals agree there is no easy solution as they brace for a potential health care crisis.

Real estate — Realtors say they expect fewer investors to snatch homes off the market in the coming year, which will leave more inventory available from which primary homebuyers can choose.

 

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