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Local Red Cross helping with donations for tornado victims

It's sure to be a long recovery for those impacted by the tornado, but officials with the Red Cross say you can help with the relief efforts.

Business recovery workshop held in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY - You may have a hurricane plan for your family, but what about a business plan for disasters?

USF, SCF, Ringling partner up to help students become teachers

SARASOTA/MANATEE - A new partnership with three schools will now help aspiring artists to become teachers.

Suncoast legislators dicuss latest session with chamber members

MANATEE COUNTY - The 2013 legislative session is over, and Monday morning, our local delegation gave a wrap of the session at a breakfast hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.

Manatee County Animal Services reaches no-kill status

MANATEE COUNTY - Manatee County Animal Services finally reached no-kill status for the first time last month since starting the program, but they are not celebrating just yet.

Students say Rudge is deserving of Teacher of Year nomination

SARASOTA - A Suncoast teacher has received a major recognition, being named as one of the finalists for the state's Teacher of the Year. And according to her students, Riverview’s Katrin Rudge is very deserving of the honor.