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SARASOTA — The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is starting a Sarasota chapter to gain more angel investors in Southwest Florida.
The nonprofit group, formed in 2001 and based in Naples, is expanding to financially support local start-up businesses in
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/business/story/1659995.html
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Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis throws out Tampa Bay Devil Rays B.J. Upton during the fourth inning at Fenway Park in Boston Wednresday, Aug. 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)ASSOCIATED PRESS
When we last chatted with New Bedford native
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Also, the facility in Sarasota will indeed be updated and include some more additions.
The Orioles will play in the 22-year-old stadium next spring, and a full renovation will begin after the club heads north. The stadium will be rebuilt, with
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Lockheed Martin Corp. has signed a deal to acquire Gyrocam Systems LLC, a privately-owned defense-electronics company located in Sarasota, the companies said Wednesday.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. It is expected to close in the
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Orlando Sentinel
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The Baltimore Orioles may be heading to Sarasota.
County officials announced Tuesday they are taking a “tentative memorandum of understanding” with the Orioles to the Sarasota County Commission. The team will play spring training games at Ed Smith
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/sports/story/1590592.html
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The Sarasota County Commission has voted 4-1 to approve a 30-year deal that would bring the Orioles to Sarasotas Ed Smith Stadium for spring training starting in 2010.
The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 this afternoon to approve an agreement that
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The News-Press
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SARASOTA - Once Jan Patrick Squire is released from Bayfront Medical Center, where he is recuperating after having been shot Saturday by Sarasota police, he can expect a trip to jail.
The Sarasota Police Department today released specifics to the
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Tampa Bay Online
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WEST MILFORD — Services were held for Jonathan T. Duffy, 31, of Sarasota, Fla., who died on Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was a former resident of this township.
Services were Saturday at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey, followed by
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NorthJersey.com
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TAMPA - Jason Champion says he should be the next "HGTV Design Star" because he is creative and compassionate.
"Compassionate is the key word," he says. "I believe that everybody deserves good design because good design gives people confidence."
The 33-
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Tampa Bay Online
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...that varies depending on the chef's "daily inspiration." Currents Restaurant at The Hyatt Regency (1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, 941-953-1234) brings Cuban and Caribbean flavors into the mix with items like mojo-rubbed mahi. Harry's Continental Kitchen...
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WASHINGTON, July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fredric V. Rolando assumed the presidency of the 300,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO) today, following the retirement of William H. Young after more than 6 1/2 years as head of
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...kiss is just a kiss. But not for some folks in Sarasota. The traffic-stopping sculpture was first brought to town for Sarasota’s Season of Sculpture three years ago. The sculpture recreates a famous photograph of a World War II sailor kissing a nurse during...
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...dentistry can help people look their best for their special days, such as weddings, graduations and reunions, said Crane, a Sarasota, FL dental implants specialist. “I talked about the importance of having a blueprint for your mouth, and the role that dental...
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...SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Commission on Friday voted to reconsider an earlier decision on amendments to its comprehensive plan requested by the developer of the 5,500-acre Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project. During a meeting in Venice, the board...
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/news/story/1507109.html
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Singer is one of 15 high school students from Manatee and Sarasota counties who boarded a plane Wednesday for a 15-day Young Ambassador trip to Israel.
The group consists of sophomores and juniors selected for the Bob Malkin Young Ambassador’s
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1502208.html
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...to their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony: o When: 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5 o Where: 2269 Whitfield Park Drive in Sarasota About Mr. Rooter®: Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter is an all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning with approximately...
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...Florida - Florida Power and Light takes its hybrid vehicles to the next level. Call it the plug-in hybrid. The utility company is converting some of its hybrid vehicles and adding lithium ion batteries you can recharge at home. On Wednesday, FPL announced...
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10Connects.com
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...also include Up Close, Informal, On Stage, an intimate concert on the stage of the William E. Schmidt Opera Theater of the Sarasota Opera House on October. This concert features the principal artists from La traviata singing their favorite songs and arias...
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Huliq.com
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GILBERTVILLE
Robert P. Howell, 23, of Gilbertville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Robert A. and Anita J. (Rutel) Howell, with whom he lived; his mother, Kim
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette
http://www.telegram.com/article/20090604/OBIT/906040573/1001/rss01&source=rss
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...consumer disputes. The SBC continuously strives to develop new programs that benefit its small business members. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is a nearly 2,000-member, not-for-profit organization that exists to maximize its members’ success,...
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Fast Pitch Networking
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...that the county may be willing to contribute an additional $3 million in capital funds cannot be confirmed by me at this time, Sarasota County administrator Jim Ley wrote Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin. The County Commissions position on the matter will not...
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The News-Press
http://www.news-press.com/article/20090522/NEWS01/90522043/1002/RSS01
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...sign an agreement by May 22 to negotiate exclusively with Sarasota County if they are indeed still considering the deal. The Sarasota training complex has the advantage of having its practice fields adjacent to the stadium. In Lee, the practice fields are...
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Tampa Bay Online
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CARSON, Calif. -- Chivas USA young guns Gerson Mayén and Jorge Flores have been called by coach Thomas Rongen into the United States under-20 national team camp that will run from May 23-28.
Jorge Flores was called to the U.S. Under-20 national team
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MLSnet - Major League Soccer
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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Imagine being an athlete in top condition, then when you're riding your bike, you have a seizure. The diagnosis: brain cancer.
That's was the reality six years ago for Tony McEachern. Since then he's undergone treatment at Duke
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WIS
http://www.wistv.com/global/story.asp?s=10331531
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...out this form to email this article to a friend You may enter up to 20 multiple email addresses, separated by commas. Sarasota Ballet is losing its top ballerina, Lauren Strongin. She has signed a corps de ballet contract with the Houston Ballet for...
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TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times
http://www.tampabay.com/features/performingarts/article999153.ece
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...While Achieva focuses on serving Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, Sarasota Coastal Credit Union serves Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties. Share your thoughts on this story Comment (May be published online and/or in print) You have 250 characters...
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TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times
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NEW YORK -- (BUSINESSWIRE) --
SeniorBridge, a provider of professional services for individuals
requiring care for chronic health conditions, is expanding its business
in West Florida. It has acquired Nursing Resources, a well-established
health care
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Freshnews.com
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...has confirmed that the same attacker is responsible for more than one of the attacks. It is still unclear if the five cases in Sarasota are related to five attacks in Manatee. Sarasota detectives have not released a description or information on a possible...
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/news/story/1400478.html
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One of the newer restaurants in downtown Sarasota, Suzette offers an foray into French café food without having to leave downtown. For fans of Sarasota institution C’est La Vie, Suzette gives local diners another option with its evening seatings.
This
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/food_and_wine/story/1385765.html
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Tringali was the owner of G & T Land Development LLC and Steeplechase Properties LLC, as well as part owner of Sarasota Grand Central LLC.
The entities purchased and developed commercial real estate in the area.
The indictment accused Tringali and
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Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/news/story/1375834.html
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...April 16, 2009 - Florida State League (FSL) Sarasota Reds Sarasota, FL - The Sarasota Reds will kick off their fifth season in the Florida State League Friday, April 17th when the Reds host the Jupiter Hammerheads at 6pm with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza...
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Our Sports Central
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3807249
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The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota television market is far better prepared for the upcoming broadcast switchover from analog to digital than it was just two months ago. However, nationwide, some 3.6 million households are still not ready for the June 12
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Big News Network
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The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota television market is far better prepared for the upcoming broadcast switchover from analog to digital than it was just two months ago. However, nationwide, some 3.6 million households are still not ready for the June 12
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Tampa Bay Business Journal
http://www.bizjournals.com/ct/rc/30414/www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/04/13/daily51.html?ana=from_rss
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Philip J. Harris is an author who recently retired and moved to Sarasota, Florida from the Capital District. (Photo submitted)
Philip J. Harris is an author who recently retired and moved to Sarasota, Florida from the Capital District. His second book,
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The Troy Record
http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/04/13/news/doc49dfc3cb5ea98307828193.txt
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...COUNTY - An unprecedented 335 school district employees will be looking for a new job for next year because of drastic budget cuts and dwindling student enrollment. About 215 Sarasota County teachers and another 120 aides, custodians, bus drivers and secretaries...
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Tampa Bay Online
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...research to be contagious, even to the least science enthusiast. Visiting Mote is one of the most interesting things to do in Sarasota. Famous as the " Sunshine State", Florida takes it tag seriously with its wide array of world famous beaches that boast of...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1611203/florida_ecoboat_tours_of_the_sarasota.html
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With all the wonders of the city of Sarasota, it is no wonder why the Sarasota real estate market is getting hotter by the minute. People from all places with all sorts of purposes have come to Sarasota to buy properties whether they want to live in
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Turks.US
http://www.turks.us/article.php?story=20090406072139810
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...included Frank Robinson and Ted Kluszewski. His love of the Reds goes only so far. "I'm not moving to Arizona," Day said. So, Sarasota begins life without big league baseball. "It's kind of melancholy," Sarasota county commissioner Joe Barbetta said. Reports...
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The News-Press
http://www.news-press.com/article/20090403/SPORTS02/904030408/1002/RSS01
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New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain throws one of his warmup pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the spring training baseball game in Sarasota, Fla., Tuesday, March 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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New York Yankees' Melky
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The Washington Post
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...want to be a part of Sarasota real estate however; land is scarce in Sarasota thus not all of those who would want to invest in Sarasota real estate can be accommodate. This has been one of the key reasons why prices in the Sarasota real estate market have...
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Turks.US
http://www.turks.us/article.php?story=20090330091150718
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...Sarasota is gaining fame all across the country for many reasons. The comfortable warm climate that goes all year round has attracted a lot of those who do not like the cold. It is also complete with world class hotels, country clubs, resorts and spas all...
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Turks.US
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blog entry
In another life, I would have wanted to be the next Meryl Streep. Alas, I chose to be a writer and speaker instead. However, whenever I am given the chance to act on stage, I jump at it. Even if I have to swallow a heaping dose of
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Skirt! Magazine
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...Lakes. The modern houses in Sarasota have been built to perfectly compliment its historic side. Even More to Love Before, Sarasota was known as a winter destination or a retirement spot for those who don’t like the cold. From what it was, it has transformed...
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Turks.US
http://www.turks.us/article.php?story=2009032607090067
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Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester pitches to Cincinnati Reds' Alex Gonzalez in first inning of a spring training baseball game in Sarasota, Fla., Thursday, March 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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Boston Red Sox' Jed Lowrie,
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The Washington Post
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CEDAR RAPIDS -
Roberta Mae (Bosier) Bolt, 53, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2009, at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Hope Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
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One of the basic tenets of Melanie Patterson's Nostalgic Guesthouse at 914 Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon is to rekindle memories of the past and create new remembrances for younger generations.
The concept certainly worked for Mary Jomisko, of
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Pittsburgh Entertainment
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21 of the 38 Reds prospects listed by John Sickels in his Baseball Prospects Book are graded "C." Prospects with that grade are generally those expected to be role players and middle relievers in the big leagues, although some are simply young and
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Sports Blogs
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Homebuyer and property investors are urged by experts to check out the local market first before bringing out their money to buy a residential property in Sarasota. If you take a look at the past figures and the status of the market, we can say that
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Turks.US
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If you think that buying a property in Sarasota is difficult, then you should try to find a broker. He can be the key to this process because with the services that a broker has to offer, your Sarasota real estate purchase can be done faster.
There
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Turks.US
http://www.turks.us/article.php?story=WhywouldYouNeedaBrokerforSarasota
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When you chat with business owners in downtown Sarasota, they repeatedly mention two big complaints about the city: the homeless and what they see as a lack of available public parking. To get some perspective on the latter, we got in touch with the
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Sarasota Creative Loafing
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