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Sarasota News Leader October 26, 2012 The tactical operator was the former director of Bradenton's Central Community Redevel- opment Agency, Sharad Halliburton. In addition to the 16,000-square-foot grocery, the center will have about 17,000 square feet available for other retail purposes. "We're looking at a barbershop and restaurant and deli and others," said Cary Neil, the devel- oper. "We're about 74 percent occupied." All totaled, there were more than 100 peo- ple in the hot October sun for the ceremony, certainly more than those who attended the groundbreaking for the Robert L. Taylor Rec- reation Complex in Sarasota on June 7, 2010. ONE FURTHER OBSERVATION The reason so many children were at River- walk on a Monday was a school holiday called Records Day. One student said it was a day off so teachers could mark up report cards. In light of multi-million dollar accounting laps- es reported at the Manatee County School Board offices, it is hoped Records Day was also celebrated at school headquarters on Manatee Avenue. One clear distinction remaining between the Sarasota and Manatee counties is the quality of its schools. Sarasota ranks among the high- est in Florida, while Manatee lags far behind. While any turnaround may take time, Manatee is pondering new management in both admin- istration and on the School Board. Old school journalism. 21st century delivery. Page 21 For Advertising Info Sales@SarasotaNewsLeader.com (941) 227-1080