Tallevast Community Center gets creative with their garden
MANATEE COUNTY - The Tallevast community is working a new green initiative; they're building a garden so they can grow and eat their own fruits and vegetables.
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Geckofest kicks off early in honor of local soldier
BRADENTON - A large fiberglass gecko painted in camouflage fatigues is now attached to the outside wall of Bradenton City Hall. It's the first model of the 2010 Bradenton Geckofest.
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Future unclear for displaced Bradenton residents
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MANATEE COUNTY - Fire officials have declared the cause of yesterday's apartment fire in Bradenton "undetermined."
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Manatee County pays tribute to veterans
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BRADENTON - Manatee County paid tribute to veterans Wednesday with a parade and ceremony in Monument Park. Hundreds came out to show their respect and gratitude.
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Sonny's manager speaks out, video shows armed robbery
BRADENTON - An armed robbery Sunday night left three restaurant workers terrified. Manatee County Sheriff's deputies say a masked duo, armed with guns forced employees of a Sonny's restaurant to the ground -- a gun pointed at their heads.
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Retailers gearing up for holiday shoppers
MANATEE COUNTY - According to the National Retail Federation, 2/3rd's of Americans say the economy will affect how they shop for the holidays this year. This comes as no surprise to many retailers who say they've adjusted to the economy and they're working as hard as ever to get shoppers in the door.
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Village of the Arts hosting Festival of Skeletons
BRADENTON - Suncoast artists are coming together to honor a traditional Mexican festival.
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Braden River High School calling all angels
BRADENTON - Part of the core values of the Manatee County School District include empowering students to pursue their dreams while contributing to the community. Assistant Principal Don French says the students at Braden River High School are taking that core value to heart with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program.
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One year since Holmes Beach woman went missing
MANATEE COUNTY - Friends of a missing Holmes Beach woman are speaking out. It has been exactly one year since anyone has seen Sabine Musil-Buehler alive. Sheriff's investigators are treating the case as a murder, and friends are hoping for closure.
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Nearly a year since Homes Beach motel owner went missing
MANATEE COUNTY - It's been almost a year since anyone has seen 49-year-old Sabine Musil-Buehler alive. Authorities say the Holmes Beach motel owner was last seen by her boyfriend William Cumber, III on election night last year.
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All OB/GYNs in Manatee offered vaccine for pregnant patients
BRADENTON - The Manatee County Health Department says all OB/GYN practices in the county have been offered the H1N1 vaccine for their patients. It comes after a flood of calls from pregnant women saying they can't get the vaccine from their doctors.
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Bradenton doctor surprises patients as Spiderman
MANATEE COUNTY - A Bradenton doctor traded in his traditional white coat transforming into a neighborhood hero of sorts Friday.
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Red Ribbon breakfast unties community against drug abuse
MANATEE COUNTY - Every day 2,500 teenagers in the U.S. try prescription drugs to get high for the first time. In hopes of curbing those numbers, local leaders came together Thursday in Bradenton to take part in the annual Red Ribbon Week breakfast.
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Parents on alert in Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY - Parents are on alert in North Manatee County after reports of a suspicious man showing up at school bus stops with a puppy. Investigators say the man has done nothing illegal, but they still want to know who he is and what his intentions are.
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Toby's equine rescue scaring up donations
BRADENTON - At Toby's Equine Rescue in Bradenton, workers spent Friday putting finishing touches on a haunted barn and trail ride. The manager of the rescue says they've found a fun way to show people what they do and give them a good scare at the same time.
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Firefighters finish intense training session
BRADENTON - Firefighters in Manatee County wrapped up an intensive training session Thursday in Bradenton. It was the first time the senior members had come together like this, working to create more efficient incident command units.
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Palmetto physician pleads for help to find wife's killer
MANATEE COUNTY - A Palmetto physician is pleading for someone to come forward with information that will help find his wife's killer. To help in that effort, a $50,000 reward is now being offered.
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Suncoast marine manufacturer building boats for Navy
MANATEE COUNTY - A Suncoast custom marine manufacturer says his company was recently awarded a $2.5 million contract with the United States Navy. Russell Hann says he recently moved to Sarasota after getting the contract because of the qualified and available workforce.
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Seminole Cafe serves up 3 course lunch
BRADENTON - From pizza to rack of lamb, the culinary students at Southeast High School are serving up more than your typical lunch.
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Suncoast man is still youngest balloon pilot on record
BRADENTON - Suncoast resident Bill Crawford says watching the coverage of the runaway balloon Thursday brought back memories of when he became the world's youngest balloon pilot.
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Local leaders and law enforcement meet to discuss neighborhood safety
MANATEE COUNTY - The Suncoast is no stranger to home foreclosuresm, and law enforcement officers say abandoned homes can be a magnet for crime. Thursday, local leaders met with the Manatee County Neighborhood Services Department to talk about ways to make the community safer for everyone.
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Bradenton company unveils green pothole repair
MANATEE COUNTY - A Bradenton company is launching what they call a new technology in pothole repair.
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Trooper's family wants justice more than 2 decades later
MANATEE COUNTY - A Manatee County family says 22 years is too long to wait for justice.
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The Guardian Air claims to protect from H1N1
BRADENTON - The owner of a Suncoast air conditioning company says his technicians have been working overtime because of an air purification system that a doctor claims can eliminate 99% of the H1N1 virus in the air and on surfaces.
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Raising money for breast cancer, one decorated bra at a time
MANATEE COUNTY - A Bradenton bakery owner and breast cancer survivor has found a creative way to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Bonni Brown has a unique display inside her cafe located in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton.
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Long time Manatee County Sergeant retiring after 29 years
BRADENTON - A long-time Suncoast law enforcement officer is retiring. Sergeant Bill Riley has been involved in many high profile investigations in the last 30 years with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, and likely has enough stories to write a book.
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Suncoast man charged in string of violent home invasions
SARASOTA - Investigators have identified a violent man accused of attacking women on the Suncoast. Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says 38-year-old Delmer Smith, III is in the Pinellas County Jail.
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Mother, son found dead in Palmetto home invasion
PALMETTO - A Manatee County mother and son were found dead after a late night home invasion Thursday night. Sheriff's investigators are now trying to figure out why they were targeted, and why the son would take his own life.
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Bradenton ball fields get renovations, thanks to two MLB teams
BRADENTON - The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays are stepping up to the plate to refurbish some old baseball fields in Bradenton.
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Father upset over officer involved shooting
MANATEE COUNTY - A Manatee County father is speaking out after his son, a suspected burglar, was shot in the arm by a sheriff's deputy. Officials say he came close to running the deputy over.
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Clinic offers free spay and neuter program to qualified
MANATEE COUNTY - It's estimated that more than 9,000 dogs and cats enter the shelter system in Manatee County each year. That's why the Human Society in Bradenton is excited to offer free spay and neutering to those who qualify.
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Study reveals soul of Bradenton area community
MANATEE COUNTY - A new study reveals Suncoast residents rank the area's physical beauty and social offerings as some of the top reasons they're attached to the community.
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A new place to recover and rebuild in Bradenton
MANATEE COUNTY - A new Transitional Resources center is now open in Bradenton to help men and women coming out of rehab to start their new lives on a guided path.
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27-year-old female is Manatee County's 1st H1N1 death
BRADENTON, FL. - The Manatee County Health Department has received notification of its first H1N1 (Swine) Flu-related death in a 27-year-old female resident.
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Appraiser to give homeowners with Chinese drywall property tax break
PARRISH - Manatee County homeowners with Chinese drywall are now eligible for a tax break. The Manatee County Property Appraiser has come up with a way to discount a portion of the property's assessment by 50%.
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Manatee school district transform styrofoam trash to treasure
LAKEWOOD RANCH - The Manatee County School District has found a way to save money and save the Earth. Students are now turning disposable lunch trays into flowers pots.
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One stop center offers free dental services to homeless
BRADENTON - Going to the dentist can be a dreaded thought for some, especially if getting your teeth pulled is on the schedule. But in Bradenton the new One Stop Center for the homeless has opened a dental facility, where people in pain are lining up to sit in the dentist chair.
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Parrish community celebrates new community center
MANATEE COUNTY - Parrish residents are celebrating a new beginning in an area rich with history. They've been working to transform the old school house into a community center for all ages.
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Manatee County beating mosquitos with helicopters
All the recent rain has mosquito control workers in Manatee County expecting to see a large number of the insects over the next few days. But officials say they've got an experienced team of pilots who are already combating the bugs.
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Suncoast fisherman create mobile audition trailer
MANATEE COUNTY - Two brothers who grew up in Cortez as fisherman are now traveling the Suncoast in a mobile audition trailer. They offer aspiring singers, actors and artists a chance to make a professional quality demo tape.
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Palm Aire residents fighting tower proposal
MANATEE COUNTY - Residents fighting a cell tower in Manatee County say they had a small victory Tuesday. The Palm Aire Homeowners Against the Tower group was created last week when residents found out a cell tower would be built in the middle of their community.
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Fitness clubs find ways to retain members
BRADENTON - In tough economic times, gym memberships can be one the first expenses families cut. On the Suncoast, some gyms have come up with ways to lower costs and retain customers.
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East Manatee Fire Rescue pays tribute on 9/11
LAKEWOOD RANCH - Firefighters in East Manatee County paid tribute Friday with a program honoring the victims of September 11th, 2001. 2,752 people died in the terrorist attacks; 343 of the men and women were firefighters.
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Sheriff's office using drug money for prime time
MANATEE COUNTY - When law enforcement officers seize drug money, the cash can be used for specific community programs. In Manatee County, the sheriff's office is using the money to buy commercial time on prime time TV to prevent crime.
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Volunteers spend day off restoring the ReStore
MANATEE COUNTY - Dozens of workers from the one of the biggest home improvement retailers on the Suncoast gave up their day off Thursday to help others. Home Depot employees transformed the Manatee County Habitat for Humanity resale outlet.
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NBA ref to lead Bayshore elementary students
BRADENTON - NBA referee and Suncoast resident Bob Delaney is back at Bayshore Elementary school in Bradenton. He's kicking off the 3rd year of his leadership academy at the school with stories from Iraq for the newest 5th graders.
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Bradenton Prep senior makes history
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MANATEE COUNTY -17-year-old Bradenton resident Byeong-Hun An, also known as Ben, is now the youngest person ever to win the US Amateur Golf tournament. The Bradenton Prep Academy senior defeated a college senior in the 36-hole final Sunday in Oklahoma.
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Parent upset with school district over reassignment
MANATEE COUNTY - A Suncoast father is frustrated with the punishment his son is getting for a summer incident. Jamie Meade says the Manatee County School district is reassigning his son to an alternative school for something he says turned out to be harmless.
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Time running out to get lower license and registration fees
Time is running out. On September 1st, you will have to pay more to get your driver's license and registration at the tax collectors office. Manatee County Tax Collector Ken Burton Jr. says people are flooding the four local offices to beat the deadline.
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City of Bradenton may face lawsuit for red light camera
BRADENTON - It's been two weeks since a red light camera was installed in downtown Bradenton. Police say more than 30 people have already been sent citations for running a red light at the intersection. One of those drivers has contacted an attorney, who plans on suing the city because he says the cameras are unconstitutional.
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Manatee mom sends homemade chicken soup in honor of mother
MANATEE COUNTY - A Bradenton mom has created a business to send homemade chicken soup to loved ones. The idea came after her mom was diagnosed with cancer and she was too far away to comfort.
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G.D. Rogers Garden Elementary opens in Manatee County
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MANATEE COUNTY - Manatee County's newest elementary school opened for the first time Monday.
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Oneco classroom gets $10,000 makeover
MANATEE COUNTY - Many teachers and administrators have spent a lot of time preparing for this first day of school. One kindergarten teacher in Manatee County received a $10,000 boost for his classroom thanks to a national contest.
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University Parkway sees business growth
SARASOTA - Despite the latest report on Americans spending less and paying off more credit debt, some businesses are still finding that this is a perfect time to open.
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First red light runner camera put up in Bradenton
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BRADENTON - A camera posted high in the air is now silently catching red light runners at one of the busiest intersections in Bradenton.
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Manatee County teen murdered, one arrested
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MANATEE COUNTY - Family and friends are mourning the loss of a Dejuan Williams, who was weeks away from going to college on a track scholarship. Authorities say they've arrested the teenager responsible for the former Bayshore High student's death.
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Suncoast girl pays tribute to her dad with sign meant for Heaven
BRADENTON - In just seconds, a red light runner changed the course of a Suncoast family forever. A pregnant wife was left without her husband...an unborn baby without a father.
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Car trade-in program to continue this weekend, future uncertain
MANATEE COUNTY - The government's $1 billion "cash for clunkers" rebate program worked so well, it's already running on "E", just one week into the program.
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New College makes several top 10's
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SARASOTA - Every year The Princeton Review comes out with a book of the country's best colleges, and once again New College of Florida has made the edition.
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I-75 overnight ramp closures
MANATEE COUNTY - Major resurfacing projects are underway on I-75, and starting Monday night, they may temporarily affect your commute.
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Suncoast pantry plans to grow food
PALMETTO - A Suncoast food pantry is planning to help families grow their own food. The New Beginnings church in Palmetto has enough property to donate small plots of land, six months at a time, for families in need.
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Suncoast retired engineer had part in moon walk mission
MANATEE COUNTY - 40 years ago, NASA landed two Americans on the surface of the moon. While Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins celebrated the anniversary in Washington, others who also took part in making the space history celebrated elsewhere. At least one of them lives here on the Suncoast.
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Bruce Fast Speaks out about trial
MANATEE COUNTY - Thomas Fast is spending his first day as a convicted killer. Late Monday night a jury in Manatee County convicted the 54-year-old of murder. Now his father, Bruce Fast, is speaking out about his experience in the courtroom.
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