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The Boston Crusaders color guard poses at the Inaugural Parade. Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sammy Hyatt is second from right in the back row. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
March of a Lifetime: Inaugural Day Parade

Greta Curry, Sammy Hyatt and Matt Vaadi marched in the 57th Inaugural Day Parade with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey honored Financial Director Steve Zielinski for completing five years of service.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
IDA selects facility contractor

The Lakewood Ranch IDA will hire Magnum Builders of Sarasota to construct its new maintenance facility.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
The Blackstone buy-up

Blackstone Group's Invitation Homes has purchased more than 100 distressed homes in Manatee County, with plans to rent the properties.

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The Sweetbay Supermarket at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, will be one of 33 Sweetbay groceries to close by mid-February.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
Sweetbay announces closures

The East County Sweetbay Supermarket location will close by Feb. 13.

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  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Half marathon yields temporary road closure; Serenity Creek Subdivision to expand

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Rinehart Homes Sales Manager Luis Solari, owner Steve Rinehart and Project Manager Tesha Wood are thrilled the community already has had 17 home pre-sales. Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
The Cottages at San Casciano construction begins

If you want to find the area's newest residential community, just look toward the water tower.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 23, 2013
Garden Club fashion show to raise funds for scholarships

They've made names for themselves in everything from town politics to tennis.

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Michael Rego
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities clears 100 sales in new communities; Realtor honored for sales performance; Michael Rego joins John Neal Homes

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Artists Josefina Filotas, Debbie Dannheisser and Janice Schmidt
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 22, 2013
Art & Soul II

Art & Soul II

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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 22, 2013
City hires utilities director

Tidwell has been utilities director for the city of Daytona Beach since 2005.

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DID considers storefront improvement grants
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Jan. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies shoot threatening convicted felon; Sarasota County School Board to address safety and security policies; Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today; DID considers storefront improvement grants

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota deputies shoot armed convicted felon

A speeding violation turned into a standoff this morning between Sarasota County deputies and a armed man with a violent history.

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DID board members discussed bring back a storefront grant program and adding office space to City Hall for the city’s new economic development coordinator.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 22, 2013
DID considers storefront improvement grants

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is considering a storefront grant program for downtown businesses.

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The Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton needs renovations performed starting this summer to keep its Hilton flag intact, according to Hilton officials.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 22, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review an ordinance today at its 1 p.m. regular workshop that could get the Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton renovation and expansion project back on track.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2013
County announces lane closure

Manatee County will perform overnight work on a section State Road 70 at 45th Street E. Wednesday.

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