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County sponsors hurricane session for businesses

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 11:09am

County sponsors hurricane session for businesses

Sarasota, Florida - No one likes to think about it, but hurricanes are a reality in Florida.

Beach and other business owners can find out how to prepare during a special symposium this month. Emergency managers from both Sarasota and Charlotte counties will present information.

The symposium takes place Thursday, May 16th at the Englewood Chamber Community Room from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:55am

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24.

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas.

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

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First solar-powered boat in Sarasota

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 1:08pm

Sarasota, Florida -- The herons, pelicans and ducks in Sarasota harbor have to make a little room for the new bird-of-the-walk in town: The solar-powered Loon.

The Loon was produced by the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company based in Rome, NY.

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Central Avenue Council meeting Tuesday, February 26

Submitted by West Side Stories, by M. Abbott, Multimedia Reporter

Monday, February 25th, 2013, 11:34am

Central Avenue Council meeting Tuesday, February 26

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - St. Peterburg's unique bay to bay boulevard has been approved by the City Council for on going improvements in the coming years.

The approximately 7.5 mile strip runs from Tampa Bay in the downtown area to the Boca Ciega Bay and the beaches on the west side.

The avenue is lined with small businesses and numerous neighborhoods along its length.

Tuesday's meeting will provide the latest updates on the Central Avenue Revitalization Plan (CARP) and will also seek more representatives for the Central Avenue Council.

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Town Hall closed on Monday

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 8:01am

Longboat Key, Florida - Offices for the Town of Longboat Key will be closed on Monday, January 21^st in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Town Hall will reopen on January 22^nd and there is a Town Commission regular workshop meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. on that day.

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6 new members join County's Green Business Partnership

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 5:09pm

6 new members join County's Green Business Partnership

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County's Green Business Partnership has added six new members to a community of companies that are demonstrating their commitment to a healthy environment for employees and the community at large.

Beautiful Ponds

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County Commission supports local job creation for three businesses

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Sunday, January 13th, 2013, 12:29pm

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County Commissioners approved three measures this week to create local jobs and strengthen the county's economic base.

Tervis Tumbler in Venice was granted a tax exemption extension for a second year, following last year's exemption of $12 million in new construction and equipment for a pledge of 154 jobs by 2016.

The county says it can waive property taxes for 10 years for private companies that build or expand their facilities to create jobs. The property tax program is part of Sarasota County's economic development incentive program.

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