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Manatee County, Florida tourism breaking visitor records

Coquina Beach is one of several pristine beaches on Anna Maria Island.
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Cha-ching! Manatee County enjoyed a sterling 2012 as almost 3 million people visited our fine slice of paradise, a sweet increase of 3.9 percent over the previous year.

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To spur Manatee County job growth, vote yes on business property tax relief

Manatee County voters will decide on two key issues on the June 18 referendum. One, officially titled the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption, will provide a critical incentive for business and job growth.

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IMG Academy no 'turkey,' deserves state aid for its value to economy

IMG Academy, a global sports performance juggernaut deserves state assistance in order to attract additional events from around the country and world.
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Corps appears poised to grant Central Florida phosphate mining permits

A two-year environmental impact study bankrolled by two major Florida phosphate companies concedes the undeniable fact that phosphate mining is destructive -- an ¿impactive activity.¿
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Teens take center stage in Manatee County pregnancy prevention

Teenager peer-to-peer communication is working well in Manatee County's ongoing effort to stem teen pregnancy.
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Legislation further undermines Florida's public school system

Florida's relentless drive to privatize public education scored another victory on the final day of the Legislature's session when Republicans approved the expenditure of public school funds on classes offered by online learning companies.
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Bradenton's Salvation Army hopes to fill vital need for housing homeless families

Long lacking much space to shelter homeless women and families, Bradenton's Salvation Army is poised to construct a three-story building with affordable transitional housing those two underserved populations.
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Beyond the dollars of school wellness screenings, a healthier workforce

Ellen Binder's dramatic account of barely eluding a life-threatening bout with cancer serves as prima facie evidence of the value of wellness screenings.
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Smart move on ending Florida's early presidential primary

One very important political decision occurred on the final day of the Legislature's 2013 regular session. Florida's early presidential primary was removed from the calendar.
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On vehicle tag fee cut, special interest beats little guy

So much for the roll-back on onerous motor vehicle registration fees which almost doubled in 2009 as lawmakers preyed on the average citizen to raise cash and fill a huge budget shortfall.
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Jaw-dropping disparity in nation's hospital charges

Outrage over the soaring costs of health care will no doubt be stoked by Wednesday's release of the prices patients are charged for various procedures and treatments in hospitals.