Bradenton, FL|News|
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, Patch Staff
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
- Sarasota, FL
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.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee’s Softest Reef Opens Saturday. Bring the Kids.
You don’t need an air tank or a wetsuit to visit Manatee’s newest reef.
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Sarasota|News|
First-Generation Sheriff's Cruiser Sought by Police Group
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.
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Sarasota|News|
Myakka Area Cellphone Coverage May Expand
Five carriers are interested in a new tower on eastern Fruitville Road.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Tougher Rules at Topless Bars
The revised land development code bans liquor service at topless bars and enables code enforcement officers to issue citations.
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Sarasota|News|
Sarasota Merchants Pan Downtown Plan
Retailers and property owners fear construction will drive customers away.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Is 2011 the Year Bradenton Changed?
Major projects focus on greatness.
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Sarasota|News|
Itzhak Perlman’s Back in Town and Loud
You can watch musical magic being created for free in Sarasota at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
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Sarasota|News|
EPA Honcho Tours County Environmental Projects
Environmental Protection Agency "water lady" Nancy Stoner walked away impressed with Sarasota County's water management efforts.
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Sarasota|News|
New Teen Library Plans Big Party
Local bands to play in the stacks.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Takes a Long Weekend Off
Manatee County workers get ready for New Years
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Sarasota|News|
Elections Offices Gearing Up for Republican Primary
Sunshine State once again among the earliest to choose.
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Sarasota|News|
Rare Turtle Returned to the Gulf
An endangered sea turtle is returned to the Atlantic today after an amazing journey.
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Sarasota|News|
Sarasota Closings for New Years Long Weekend
Government takes a holiday January 2.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Elections Offices Gearing Up for Republican Primary
The Sunshine State once again is among the earliest to chose.
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Sarasota|News|
County Commissioners Share Christmas Wishes
An improved local economy tops their desires. 'My Christmas wish for Sarasota County is for more jobs and economic prosperity.'
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Sarasota|News|
Guess Where in Sarasota?
This week we have three photo hints, but move fast because these lights are coming down.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Small Grocery Store Opens Downtown.
Former detective turned boater turned grocer opens market to meet a need.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
What's Closed, Open for the Long Holiday Weekend
Trash collection follows the usual schedule, but the rec center will close at noon Saturday and not reopen until Tuesday.
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
Sarasota|News|
Government Offices Close for Holiday
But the municipal golf course will stay open, and trash collection will be uninterrupted.
Stan Zimmerman, Patch Staff
