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Manatee Water Park Seeks Land, Investors
Plans for a 15-acre water park are still in the works, but the developer first needs land and investors for the grand project.

Stan Zimmerman has won awards from the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, the U.S. Naval Institute and the Florida Press Association for his writing and reporting. He is the author of four books, including most recently A History of Smuggling in Florida.
Plans for a 15-acre water park are still in the works, but the developer first needs land and investors for the grand project.

You don’t need an air tank or a wetsuit to visit Manatee’s newest reef.
The Sarasota chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police is raising money to purchase and rebuild a 1953 Chevrolet, the first generation of sheriff's cruisers.
Five carriers are interested in a new tower on eastern Fruitville Road.
The revised land development code bans liquor service at topless bars and enables code enforcement officers to issue citations.
Retailers and property owners fear construction will drive customers away.
You can watch musical magic being created for free in Sarasota at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Environmental Protection Agency "water lady" Nancy Stoner walked away impressed with Sarasota County's water management efforts.
Sunshine State once again among the earliest to choose.
An endangered sea turtle is returned to the Atlantic today after an amazing journey.
The Sunshine State once again is among the earliest to chose.
An improved local economy tops their desires. 'My Christmas wish for Sarasota County is for more jobs and economic prosperity.'
This week we have three photo hints, but move fast because these lights are coming down.
Former detective turned boater turned grocer opens market to meet a need.
Trash collection follows the usual schedule, but the rec center will close at noon Saturday and not reopen until Tuesday.
But the municipal golf course will stay open, and trash collection will be uninterrupted.