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Area Information Sources

LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Anna Maria Island FL. Chamber of Commerce

Longboat Key FL. Chamber of Commerce

Manatee County FL. Chamber of Commerce

Greater Sarasota, FL. Chamber of Commerce

Anna Maria Island

Chamber of Commerce

Anna Maria Island, has always been known for its sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint business districts. Your Piece of Paradise, "An Island In The Sun"…Anna Maria Island, Florida.


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Longboat Key

Chamber of Commerce


Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key are ideal beach and bayfront settings for the ultimate Florida vacation. Stretching between the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and serene Sarasota Bay, these keys attract many visitors who come to enjoy the average year-round temperature of 73 degrees.
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Manatee
Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Manatee County, an area rich in history with a community and quality of life second to none. Find links to new resident info, houses of worship, clubs, organizations, driver’s license, car and voter registration and more.
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Sarasota
Chamber of Commerce

Sarasota is one of America's most desirable places to live, work and raise a family. The clean air, sparkling white sand beaches and sunny climate have made it world famous as a center for the good life.

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Click here for a list of all Florida Chambers of Commerce 

Florida's Gulf Islands Information

Economic Development Council Manatee FL. Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Corp. Sarasota County, FL

Florida’s Gulf Islands
 

This is the Official Website of the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Florida's Gulf Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County
Economic Development Council
 

The Economic Development Council, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, is the only organization in Manatee County responsible for attracting and retaining "value-added" business within the community.
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Sarasota County Economic Development Council

Sarasota County Shines

Forbes: #11 “Best Cities for Jobs”

Inc. Magazine: #8 "Boomtowns”

Relocate-America: Top 100 “Best Places to Live”

Money Magazine: #7 “Top Places to Retire Young"

KPMG Study: Tampa Bay Region #2 Lowest Overall Business Cost.
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 LOCAL SCHOOLS 

School District of Manatee County, FL   School Board of Sarasota County, FL

Manatee County School Board

The Manatee County School District is home to more than 42,000 students and over 7,000 employees. With 34 Elementary Schools, 10 Middle Schools and 7 High Schools, the Manatee School District is one of the largest, most successful districts in the state.

Source of links to: School List, ABC Schools, School Websites, District Contacts, School Calendars, School Map, FCAT Grades, Policies and Procedures, Manatee Core Curriculum, Library & Online Resources, Manatee Technical Institute, Adult Career & Technical Education.

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Sarasota County School Board

Source of links to:

Elementary School Resources

Elementary School Improvement Plans

Elementary Student Skills

Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener

Kindergarten Orientation

Registration

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Middle School Department

Middle School Improvement Plans

2009-10 High School Schedule Change High School Improvement Plans

High School Program of Studies

Student Progression Plans

Vision for High Schools  

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Saint Stephen's Episcopal School, Bradenton, FL

                          

                    

University of South Florida

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

Since 1970, Saint Stephen's Episcopal School has been welcoming families of all faiths to our college preparatory, independent school where we currently teach close to 800 students in grades Pre-K 3 through 12. "A college preparatory curriculum with integrity" describes the academic program at Saint Stephen's, where small classes create a learning environment where dedicated faculty can do what they do best: teach.

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University of South Florida

 

One of Florida’s top three research universities, USF provides a dynamic and diverse learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity and collaboration. Academics are anchored by distinguished faculty and supported by cutting-edge facilities and technology. From biochemistry to ballet, economics to engineering, USF’s extensive range of disciplines enables students to discover their passions — and dedicated faculty help translate those passions into career pursuits.

USF is the ninth largest public university in the nation with more than 46,000 students on four campuses, one of which is in the Sarasota/Bradenton. It offers 44 bachelor's degree, master's degree, and certificate programs to those who have at least an associate's degree.

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TITLE COMPANY
 

Barnes Walker Law Firm and Title Company

Barnes Walker delivers its closing services to clients faster and more efficiently, and therefore at lower cost. With a depth of financial and human resources and professional skills and experience, unsurpassed in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
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Hospitals

Blake Medical Center - 2020 59th Street West
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center - 8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Manatee Memorial Hospital - 206 Second Street East
Manatee Glens - 391 6th Avenue West
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 1700 South Tamiami Trail

Airports

Sarasota International Airport

Tampa International Airport

Clearwater/St. Petersberg International Airport

Newspapers

                     Bradenton Herald-Tribune        Anna Maria Island - Sun
                     Anna Maria Island - Islander     Sarasota - Herald-Tribune          
                    Gulf Coast Business Review    Longboat Key Observer