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  • February 18, 2005
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Sarasota Community Center renamed for community leaderWoodruff and Sons Inc. receives $3.4 million contractMCC faculty team wins leadership awardHarris selected to Homeland Security Committee

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  • February 11, 2005
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Family traditionPractical adviceWatch it rollFred Barksdale, RIP

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  • February 11, 2005
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Lakewood Ranch to host Business Supporting the ArtsUSF local campus receives $500,000New vendor market opens near downtownSarasota franchise gets corporate awardFindSarasota expands model nationally

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  • February 11, 2005
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Investors buy Ranch Lake Plaza buildingDeveloper plans center for Suncoast RoofersVictoria Bay buys land for 10-home projectPacer Marine buys land for new manufacturing facilityStephens, Bennett plan multibuilding project

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  • February 11, 2005
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Star power Almost ready Walk of FameSmall businesses upbeat

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  • February 4, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

Sarasota builder's homes entered into Phaidon AtlasManatee's future builders attend showSarasota advertising agency to market Tampa Bay StormAdvertising group shortens name Sarasota financial firm joins with Pinellas firm

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  • February 4, 2005
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Appropriate giftNew homeJohn Ryle Lawson Jr.Away-from-home movieSweeps stakeBig shoes to fill

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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2005
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Frequent developer benefitsBuilt-in safetyViva Las HomewoodKellogg & Kimsey, GCBE volunteer honored

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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Siesta Key resort owners buy office buildingSarasota developers buy Selby research centerReal estate investors buy 450 acres on Lake ManateeSarasota developer plans Clark Road office complex

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Stronger than Superman?Partnering with The Partnership Moore raises Old GloryEconomic dynamo has hefty price tag

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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 28, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Stratland Homes buys 305 acresInvestor buys Rosin Way Office ParkMacDill Federal Credit to start new branchSarasota sign business to move to Bee RidgeSMR applies for permit for commercial subdivision

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Hush or elseCitizens unites bankersWoman of firstsStick with usJust dues

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  • January 21, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Downtown guru: Install parking meters Githler pulls the plugKnowing when to hold, fold and sellConference center on the agendaGrrrrrCorrection

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  • January 21, 2005
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Last wordHe told you soMystery solvedNetworking successGrrrrr

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  • January 21, 2005
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Royal Palm Terrace Apartments planned for north of theaterAtlanta pays pretty penny for Sarasotais Admiralis WalkSplash Pools developing Bradenton flex parkSarasota developers buy 17th Street churchTringaliis G&T Land buys 289 acres

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