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A foreign investor group purchased the Sandanay and Stonehenge apartment complexes for a total of $2.5 million.

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Water management district director worked there since 1984.

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Manatee County cuts 54 jobs

Since 2007, the County's total staff has been reduced by 237 employees.

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Gulf Coast banks break even

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Longboat realtors ranked Top 5

Coldwell Banker's Longboat Key office was among the firm's best performers.

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