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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 24, 2011
Deal Us In: Entry management can be key to defense

How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding.

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Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

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  • August 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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In an attempt to enhance financial transparency, the city of Sarasota is now providing more detailed budget information on its website, www.sarasotagov.com.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 23, 2011
City enhances financial transparency

The city of Sarasota's Finance Department has more detailed budget information on www.sarasotagov.com.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2011
Irene shifts path away from Key

The storm is now projected to move up the coast of the eastern United States.

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Two pelicans perch above the rest in the ocean this morning on Casey Key.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pelican Powwow

A group of pelicans enjoyed floating and perching on large concrete blocks in the ocean on Casey Key this morning.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has launched a new website to help authorities identify persons of interest in criminal cases.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches website

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking help identifying persons of interest in criminal cases.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 23, 2011
River Club home sells for $630,000

A home in River Club South tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Darris and Margaret Nichols, Bradenton, sold their home at 10509 Firestone Drive to Robert and Theodora Dorf of Raleigh, N.C., for $630,000.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Exercising while traveling

This week, University Park Country Club Fitness Coordinator Jess Wilson shares tips for maintaining your workout routine while traveling.

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  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Baptist members dish out breakfast to educators
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Church welcomes back Tara's teachers

Sarasota Baptist Church last week hosted a breakfast for faculty and staff from Tara Elementary School to welcome them back from their summer break.

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Congressman Vern Buchanan
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Buchanan to host office open house

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold an open house at his new Bradenton district office to the public Wednesday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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The meeting will start at 9 a.m., at the county's administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Manatee County commissioners to meet

Commissioners will consider a new ordinance for some commercial traffic, among other items

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Francesca Bertoglil, Rose Gilliam, Arianna D’Angelo, Nayeli Cruz and Tatiana Navejar
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences first day of school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students skipped off to middle school Aug. 22.

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Accelerometers have motion-sensing technology found in Nintendo’s Wii and smart phones.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2011
Mote receives NOAA grant for shark fishing study

The $192,000 grant will use accelerometers to study how sharks fare after they are caught and released.

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