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• Your Vote Could Help Bring Pilot Google Project To Sarasota. A month or so back Google shared that it was planning on building and testing its very own fiber to the home networks in select cities around the U.S. The promised speeds are up to 1 Gbps which is nearly 20 times faster than the fastest speed currently supported by Verizon Communications.
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• New Tax Incentive Program Service Offered By ACC.   With tax season in full swing Administrative Concepts Corp (ACC) is helping clients save money through a new service called the Tax Incentive Program (TIP).
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• Frary Gallery To Create Live Art In Support Of Google Fiber. On Friday, March 12, 2010 from 5:00pm-8:00pm the Frary Gallery aka "Google Gallery" will create live pieces of Google art in support of "I want Google Fiber in Sarasota".
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• Charles Totonis Joins Signature Sotheby’s International Realty. Signature Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Charles Totonis has joined the firm. Totonis brings to Signature Sotheby’s over two decades of real estate experience.
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• Hospitality Leaders Discuss Tourism Industry With Elected Officials. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) showed strong support for Florida Tourism Day, March 9, 2010, in Tallahassee. Over 100 hospitality industry leaders from across the state met with Florida officials about the issues facing the tourism industry.
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• Todd Johnston Homes New Turnberry Model Debuts.   The Founders Club announced the opening of the Turnberry, a new one-story model by Todd Johnston Homes. The announcement was done in conjunction with a REAL networking event hosted by Signature Sotheby’s International Realty and The Founders Club.
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• Join Business, Design And Construction Professionals To Benefit Haiti. On March 18, 2010 from 5:30pm-7:30pm Sarasota Architectural Salvage will host a networking event to benefit the Haitian relief effort.
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• Dr. Larry and Mrs. Pat Thompson Honored At Luncheon. On Monday, March 8, 2010 the Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award was presented to Dr. Larry and Mrs. Pat Thompson.
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• Neal Communities Debuts Neal Signature Homes.   Responding to recent interest in luxury home building Pat Neal and Mark Sochar launched Neal Signature Homes. A 21-year Neal Communities veteran, Sochar oversaw the building of more than 4,000 homes during his tenure.
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• Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Presents Arles Day And Luisa Basnuevo. On March 12, 2010, from 6-8PM, artists Arles Day and Luisa Basnuevo will be featured guests at a Salon Series Reception (7PM) hosted by Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art in Sarasota, Florida.
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• Tina Darling Chairs Two Realtor Affiliate Committees. Innovative Agent Services announced that Tina Darling accepted the honor of becoming the 2010 Chair of the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR) Affiliates Committee.
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• Selby Gardens Plans 29th Annual Orchid Ball “Bollywood”. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ 29th Annual Orchid Ball goes “Bollywood” will be a feast for the senses, fusing old-world Indian traditions with the glitz and glamour of the movies. Taking place on Saturday, March 27, 2010
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• J.E. Charlotte Construction To Construct Retro Ice Cream Parlor.   J.E. Charlotte Construction announced a new construction project for Bob’s Twist & Shake ice cream shop. Bob’s Twist & Shake ice cream shop is slated for completion by April 1, 2010 and will be located at 420 U.S. 41 By-Pass in Venice
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• Neal Communities Sells Four Homes For Over $1 Million.   A real estate rebound in Manatee and Sarasota is supported by Neal Communities 2010 performance. The home builder has signed 47 contracts year to date
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• Joanne Owens Closes $1.7M Lakewood Ranch Estate. On Friday February 26, 2010 Joanne Owens of Keller Williams On The Water closed a $1.7 million former model home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
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• Short Sales & Foreclosure Class Offered By The Women's Council Of Realtors. On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 8:30am-5:00pm the Women's Council of Realtors will offer the Short Sales & Foreclosure Class (SFR) certified by the National Association of Realtors.
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• Franchise Business Review Awards Top Honors To Sotheby’s International Realty. For the third year in a row Sotheby’s International Realty took home Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award.
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• Maduro To Distribute The Liga Privada Cigar Brand. Maduro Cigar and Bar was appointed by Drew Estate as an Authorized Dealer of the exclusive 'Liga Privada' brand. Cigar lovers should note that the next nearest official dealer is in Tampa. Drew Estate’s Liga Privada T52, No.9 and Flying Pig are now in stock.
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