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Seniors coping with economic downturn

BRADENTON -- Bill Dupont has worked his entire life in a variety of jobs from sales to courier services. He’s even worked as an armored guard.

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BUSINESS

Saving mortgage giants cost most

WASHINGTON — The government spelled out Thursday just how much the most expensive rescue of the financial crisis will end up costing taxpayers — as much as $259 billion for mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

582 days ago
STIMULUS

Couple wants $4.3M in damages for Chinese drywall; jury to resume Friday

MIAMI — A Florida couple driven from their home by foul-smelling, corrosive Chinese drywall should get at least $4.3 million in damages, their attorney said Thursday in the nation’s first jury trial over the defective building materials.

708 days ago
STIMULUS

Manatee getting $635,000 in federal stimulus to prevent homelessness

More than $635,000 in federal stimulus dollars will help Manatee families struggling to keep a roof over their heads, the Florida Department of Children and Families announced on Tuesday.

963 days ago
STIMULUS

Port seeks $36M stimulus grant

PALMETTO — Port Manatee on Tuesday submitted an application to the federal government for $36.1 million in stimulus funds.

983 days ago
STIMULUS

Local car sales skyrocket with ‘clunker’ deals

MANATEE — The Obama administration initially estimated 23,000 car dealers nationwide would each sell 13 Cash for Clunkers vehicles.

1006 days ago
STIMULUS

Low-income housing may get stimulus funds

MANATEE — More than $101 million in economic stimulus funds for affordable housing projects soon will be flowing through a Florida government agency.

1031 days ago
STIMULUS

Stimulus to put more police on Manatee streets

MANATEE — Some local law enforcement agencies in Manatee County will maintain or augment their forces thanks to $2.7 million federal grant awarded Tuesday.

1032 days ago
STIMULUS

County to cut road impact fees 50 percent

MANATEE — Bending to the pleas of local developers, the Manatee County Commission moved forward to trim road impact fees 50 percent for two years in hopes of stimulating the construction economy.

1144 days ago
STIMULUS

Manatee may get $2.4M in stimulus

MANATEE — The U.S. Department of Energy has earmarked $169 million for Florida in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, and Manatee County will get a $2.4 million share of that stimulus package.

1152 days ago
STIMULUS

Manatee commissioners act on economic development program

BRADENTON — After months of debate and discussion, the Manatee County Commission agreed Tuesday on a plan of incentives and tax relief to promote economic development, especially around Port Manatee.

1158 days ago