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Final funding now in place to complete Wares Creek

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 11:40am
Final funding now in place to complete Wares Creek

Manatee, Florida -- Only two months after local officials traveled to Washington D.C. to request additional federal funding for Wares Creek, the final piece of federal funding has been secured and the flood relief project will now be completed.

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Commission will consider voter referendum on tax issues

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 3:51pm
Commission will consider voter referendum on tax issues

Bradenton, Florida -- Manatee County Commission on Tuesday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. is scheduled to discuss a referendum on community tax issues.

The Board is expected to make a final decision on whether to hold a public referendum on June 18, 2013 – as currently scheduled – or to move it to August 6, 2013.

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Manatee genealogical society meeting

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 12:01pm
Manatee genealogical society meeting

Bradenton, Florida -- Join the Manatee Genealogical Society at their meeting on Tuesday, April 2. 

The meeting will feature Manatee Genealogical Society member Phyllis Douchette presenting "Migration from new England to the Midwest."

Computer special interest group director Currie Colket will review "Exploring Stephen P. Morse Webpages using One-Step to Facilitate Access to Genealogy Datebases."

The meeting will take place at the manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. 

It will last from 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

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TripAdvisor: Tampa area island among Best in Nation

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 1:56pm
TripAdvisor: Tampa area island among Best in Nation

Anna Maria Island, Florida -- TripAdvisor announced Anna Maria Island in the Tampa area is among the best islands in the U.S., after it made its inaugural Travelers' Choice Island awards list, based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Travelers' Choice Islands in U.S.

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Help shape Manatee County's future

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 10:08am
Help shape Manatee County's future

Manatee County, Florida - The Manatee County Commissioners and planners want residents to take part in shaping the future of Manatee County.

Over the next three months County officials hope Manatee residents and business owners will weigh in on the How Will We Grow conversation. This is a conversation with the community that will help County Commissioners outline growth and development standards for the next 30 years. 

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Warner’s Bayou Boat Ramp closure extended two months

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, February 25th, 2013, 2:54pm
Warner’s Bayou Boat Ramp closure extended two months

Manatee County, Florida – Manatee County officials say structural problems associated with the concrete seawalls at the Warner’s Bayou boat ramp have been discovered during renovations and will postpone the opening of the popular boat ramp two months.

The ramp is now expected to reopen in late June.  

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Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, February 17th, 2013, 11:25am
Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida-- Trees, lakes, trails, wildlife- they're all things that come to mind when thinking about Florida's parks. Techonology, smartphones and applications, howeverm are probably the last things to come to mind- until now!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Park Services department has announced the launch of their new, free mobile application, which will serve as an interactive guide for users on the go at any of Florida's 171 parks, trails and historic sites. 

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