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Sarasota-Bradenton Ranks No. 3 on National Well-Being Report

Our region is one of the happiest and healthiest in the U.S.

02/24/2016 By Megan McDonald

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New Nonprofit to Lead Planning for Sarasota Bayfront Redevelopment

The new organization will create a planning team and find private sector funding for the planning process.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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ArtSlam Features Interactive Art From Student Artists and Musicians

Realize Bradenton’s ArtSlam 2016 will bring student creativity to the streets of downtown Bradenton from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Manatee Tourist Council Approves Money for Arts Center, Millennial Conference

The Manatee County Tourist Development Council voted Monday to approve a $250,000 sponsorship for the Manatee Performing Art Center and also a $7,500 sponsorship for a conference for millennials that will be held April 1-3.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Receives National Award

The award recognizes certified affiliates of Keep America Beautiful for creating clean, green and beautiful communities.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Investments in Sarasota Hires Director of Client Services

Susan Katanic will work directly with the company’s domestic and international clients.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Attorney Elected to Icard Merrill Board of Directors

A shareholder at the Sarasota firm since 2014, G. Matthew Brockway practices primarily in the areas of real estate and land use law and intellectual property law.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Mascot Race Promotes Mote Run for the Turtles

Run for the Turtles takes place April 2. The 5K, 1-mile run is Mote’s longest-standing fundraiser.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Sarasota Design Conference Scheduled for June 17-18

The theme of this year's conference is 'Designing to the Challenge.'

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Lifelong Learning Academy Series Runs March 2-30

The first talk will be on the subject of 'Petroleum Prices and Geopolitics.'

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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Sarasota County Public Works Director Picked as County Engineer

Isaac Brownman has worked for Sarasota County for 16 years, and was appointed public works director in March 2014.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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Ringling College Library Association Names Executive Director

The Ringling College Library Association has appointed Stephanie Grosskreutz as the organization's executive director.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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Panel Debates Economic Incentives

Economic incentives or corporate welfare? That's the debate taking place Thursday, March 3.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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Food & Travel Festival Takes Over Five Points Park April 23

Almost 50 restaurants will descend on Sarasota's Five Points Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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Purses with Purpose Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking

The event takes place 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Girl Scouts Event and Conference Center.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

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USF Panel Discusses Wrongful Convictions

USF Sarasota-Manatee will host a discussion with two men who were wrongfully convicted of brutal crimes and released years later.

02/22/2016 Research by staff

Economic Outlook

Fed Reserve's Loretta J. Mester Predicts Slow and Steady Growth

Mester spoke to FPA of the Suncoast at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday morning.

02/19/2016 By Pam Daniel

Economic Outlook

Fed Reserve's Loretta J. Mester Predicts Slow and Steady Growth

Mester spoke to FPA of the Suncoast at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday morning.

02/19/2016 By Pam Daniel

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Suncoast Boat Show Takes Place April 15-17

Hundreds of exhibitors and boat dealers will showcase boats, ranging from fishing boats to cruisers, runabouts, motor yachts and more.

02/19/2016 Research by staff

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Aerospace Manufacturer Expands in Manatee County

Safran, through its subsidiary Labinal Power Systems, is expanding its current facility and workforce in Manatee County.

02/19/2016 Research by staff