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Creative control

Jared Walker got his start as an actor and then discovered he was happier behind the curtain.

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  • September 16, 2009
What's your wine style?

WineStyles, in Lakewood Ranch, takes a customer-friendly approach to wine, displaying bottles by style, also known as flavor.

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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • September 16, 2009
St. Armands home sells for $3.25 million

A seven-year-old St. Armands mansion on Sarasota Bay at 236 N. Washington Drive was sold Sept. 1 by Jacqueline and Edward Bongart to Jacqueline Sullivan for $3.25 million.

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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • September 16, 2009
Turtle Watch

Everyone must work together for turtles

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Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

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  • September 16, 2009
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Scoreboard

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  • September 16, 2009
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Real Estate Reports

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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 16, 2009
Deal us in: Find a better line of play

Depending on which direction you are playing on this hand, there could be a top for East-West or a top for North-South.

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Weather

Last week temperatures and this weeks weather statistics.

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Former football coach may face charges

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

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  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

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  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

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  • September 16, 2009
Braden River Pirates' comeback falls short

The Braden River High School suffered its first loss of the season 28-20 to Venice Sept. 11.

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  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

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