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A national retailer will assume the former Circuit City space this summer, in time to open for the holiday season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2013
Benderson expands former Circuit City

A national retailer new to the area will occupy the 35,000-square-foot building once it's finished.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2013
East County pays tribute to SMR manager

Roger Hill, longtime ranch manager for Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, died March 1.

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State Rep. Greg Steube urged Peridia residents to get organized and work with Manatee County commissioners to get the 44th Avenue East extension project stopped at U.S. 301. Peridia residents Peter Schneider and Loretto Sadkin sat next to him.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 6, 2013
Peridia residents oppose 44th Avenue expansion

Part of Manatee County's Comprehensive Plan since 1987, the road-widening project will connect Cortez Road on the west to Lakewood Ranch on the east.

  • East County
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"This is our big new hobby besides our four (children) and our two law practices," said Trent Miller, with a chuckle. He is pictured with his wife, Lesa. The couple recently purchased the 42,000-square-foot K Center plaza.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2013
East County couple gives new vision to plaza

Trent and Lesa Miller bought The K Center out of foreclosure.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
News Briefs

Buchanan bill fights citrus disease; Ranch Young Leaders Alliance hosts luncheon; Open-records suit filed against commissioner

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 6, 2013
Experts raise prescription-drug awareness

A forum at The Out-of-Door Academy Feb. 28 shed light on the problem of prescription drugs and changes being made to combat the epidemic.

  • East County
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Ed Hunzeker
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 6, 2013
Different Strokes: County administrators

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Your Fitness Instructor moves to new location; AMI Water Shuttle adds Longboat Key stop; Mote Marine, Whole Foods team up for Giving Challenge; Key Club to host orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Moor

  • Longboat Key
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"Aerobic Grandma" Isabella Paspa at her home-away-from-home, the Longboat Key Club Fitness Center. Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 6, 2013
Paspa is picture of health

Isabella Paspa is a living advertisement for the benefits of exercise — lots of exercise. She will be 73 years old in May and says she has never felt better, never been in such good shape, never been so mentally relaxed.

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Ashley Krueger sits between her parents, Cindi Krueger and Pat Myers. Ashley Krueger is fighting T-cell lymphoma and is awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
SMA student battles cancer, maintains positive attitude

Ashley Krueger, 18, has battled rare forms of bone cancer for two years. A fundraiser at Fit2Run will help pay for a bone marrow transplant.

  • East County
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Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists; Chamber survey shows economic upswing; Ranch builder continues Booker High School renovation

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Matt Allison's photo is titled "SMOA Sticks." Courtesy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 6, 2013
Scene & Heard

Matt Allison photos ARE featured all over; A fashionable music series begins; Student's portrait is highly acclaimed; Honoring navy seal Chris Kyle

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Kimberly Holowiak and Monica Slater Van Buskirk
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2013
Opening Night Party for Les Miserables

Opening Night Party for Les Miserables

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Chairmen Dr. Hardy Schwartz, Dr. Allison Silver, speaker Lizz Winstead, chairmen Dr. Krista Toomre and Dr. Harold Johnson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2013
47th annual Dinner Celebration featuring Lizz Winstead

47th annual Dinner Celebration featuring Lizz Winstead

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Chairwomen Bert Minot, Ida Zito and Chris Sancin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2013
Out to Lunch 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me' featuring Clint Hill

Out to Lunch 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me' featuring Clint Hill

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