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Jenny Townsend wanted to create a place for music lovers of all ages to meet and collaborate.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Music Compound: a business of note

After Keyboards and More closed its State Road 70 location, some employees find a home at Music Compound.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2016
Colony: The beginning of the end?

The board unanimously agreed to work with Unicorp National Development, which could resolve ongoing litigation.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 8, 2016
New medical facility will introduce physicians

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will host a meet and greet at the Longboat Key Club.

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The district's staffing plan breaks down how many teachers are needed for different grade levels.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 8, 2016
Manatee County School Board decides whether to hire more teachers

The District Staffing Plan spells out how many additional teachers are needed for each grade level.

  • East County
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The community will surround a lake and have plenty of pedestrian-friendly areas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2016
Pulte prepares for expansion

The builder plans to construct 246 homes in Sarasota County, in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside.

  • East County
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The group will meet at Summerfield Park on the first Sunday of the month, starting in July.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 8, 2016
Braden Woods resident launches community group

The Bradenton native hopes to reignite community interaction through reading.

  • East County
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(Courtesy Mattamy Homes) An artist's rendering shows a potential design for an Atlanta Braves spring training facility in North Port.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2016
UPDATE: Braves eye Sarasota County for stadium

The Atlanta Braves are considering North Port for a new spring training facility.

  • Sarasota
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Core Development President Kevin Daves presents a concept plan for the property at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2016
City moves forward with downtown land swap

A deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office found credit card skimmers on pumps on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Sarasota gas station employees discover skimmers

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of two credit card skimmers at the Mobil station on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts talks Oscars, Nancy Reagan in Sarasota visit

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts spoke during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

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Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has owned the land at 2211 Fruitville Road for more than a decade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
City staff recommends affordable housing plan

The Sarasota Planning Board will hear entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff’s proposal for 393 apartments on Fruitville Road this week.

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Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
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Sarah Scarlett and Kristina Barrow, of Bradenton, receive their medals after finishing the 3k.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 5, 2016
MS Walk invades Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The annual 3k event raises dollars and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

  • East County
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Braden River Branch librarian Chris Culp's project, the Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show, was chosen for recognition by the Florida Library Association.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Manatee County Library System crowned Library of the Year

The Florida Library Association announced the winner Thursday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 4, 2016
Longboat included in 40-home crime spree

A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of three men who attempted to or successfully burglarized approximately forty homes, including two on Longboat Key.

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