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In brief: Charity group fires director
MANATEE COUNTY -- The charitable group United Way 2-1-1 fired its executive director Alberto Suarez (page 3)
Trial date set in teenage victim's killing
The trial for two men accused of murdering another teenager has been set for Sept. 21. (page 3)
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Former FBI agent will get 40 years over 1982 slaying
Former FBI agent John Connolly was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison for slipping (page 3)
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Ring of Fame will welcome a new slate of circus performers
For the 22nd year, talented performers will be entered into the Circus Ring of Fame. (page 4)
Let students see inauguration
Gov. Charlie Crist wants Florida's schools to let students watch the inauguration of Barack Obama (page 5)
Bill OK'd to give loans to Florida businesses
At least 34 Florida businesses would be eligible to obtain low-interest loans from the state to (page 5)
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New twist in Venice e-mail controversy
A Sarasota activist suing city officials for alleged Sunshine Law violations has accused Vice Mayor (page 1)
Mine plan OK'd in about-face
Fearing the county could lose a $617. (page 1)
Memorial to honor life of a mother
The city that a year ago watched the unfolding tragedy of the abduction and murder of 21-year-old (page 1)
Lit cigarettes cited in fatal fires
Lit cigarettes sparked the separate fires on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning that killed two (page 1)
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Soldier delivered M.A.S.H.-style care
When Bernard Gutmaker watches reruns of the TV show "M.A.S.H.," he ruminates on his years as a (page 4)
Plans for Miami memorial
Plans for an organized gathering in Miami when Fidel Castro dies appear to have fizzled, now that (page 5)
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Journalist began his storied career as global reporter
SARASOTA (page 5)
Shoplifter run over twice bygetaway car
Authorities said they were looking Thursday for a shoplifter who was run over twice by her getaway (page 2)
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Retooled Pine View team continues its winning ways
Despite the serious nature of competition between Pine View School and Venice High School, the (page 4)
Section D
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More stores to close at DeSoto Square Mall
A spate of store closings at DeSoto Square Mall, coupled with the downturn in the economy, has some (page 1)
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Banks may need a bigger bailout
The banks may need a bigger bailout. (page 1)
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Signature Sotheby's adding another firm
Signature Sotheby's International Realty said Thursday it was bringing Venice's Richard Bradway & (page 1)
Region No. 11 in U.S. in lost homes
The Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice market finished 2008 with the 11th highest percentage of homes in (page 1)
Corporate report
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. -- The regional financial services firm posted a fourth-quarter loss of (page 2)
Business buzz
Manatee chamber is going to school (page 2)
Economic slump keeps dragging on oil prices
Oil dropped below $36 on Thursday, flirting with five-year lows, but gas prices in the Bradenton- (page 2)
Former Sky Realty couple hired by Michael Saunders
Bob and Maripat Flood, both ranked among the top 10 percent of Realtors in the Sarasota Association (page 2)
Battered hedge funds bracing for more agony
Year after year, the hedge fund industry dazzled Wall Street by delivering "absolute returns" -- (page 3)
Look beyond the growling bears
It is winter and the bears of Wall Street are certainly not hibernating. (page 3)
Wife wonders if spiteful rumor is true
Dear Annie: My husband and I are good friends with three other couples. The guys often go on golf (page 5)
Effects of donating a kidney
Dear Dr. Donohue: I plan to volunteer to be a kidney donor for my young niece, who suffers from (page 5)
Section A
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Sarasota fears high season with no 'high'
Tourism officials spending ad money early in hopes of boosting business. (page 1)
State's share of stimulus could boost roads, schools and health care
Many of the painful spending cuts made by the Florida Legislature in recent months could be offset (page 1)
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Charlotte opens palace for its Cinderella team, the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays' new spring training complex is turning out to be a popular place, and the team (page 1)
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Fearing no 'high' in high season, Sarasota is spending early on ads
OUR 84th YEAR, NUMBER 105 (page 1)
$825 BILLION: STIMULATING? RECOVERY: As Senate releases bailout funds, House details its plan
President-elect Barack Obama's economic agenda advanced rapidly in Congress on Thursday as the (page 1)
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With change, and hope, come the souvenirs
WASHINGTON (page 2)
Obama family shifts to Blair House
President-elect Barack Obama arrived Thursday at Blair House, where he and his family will be (page 2)
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'Miracle on the Hudson': After jet's river plunge, ferries rescue all aboard
A US Airways jetliner with 155 people aboard lost power in both engines, possibly from striking (page 3)
Nation briefs
WASHINGTON (page 3)
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Holder assails use of 'torture'
By DEVLIN BARRETT (page 4)
How cold was it? Gas pumps were slow and breathing hurt
Bone-chilling cold settled in Thursday from the Midwest to the Northeast Thursday, bringing teeth- (page 5)
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On Day 20, Israel shells U.N. office in Gaza
By IBRAHIM BARZAK (page 7)
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Redeveloping the local economy
Economic development is the task that never ends -- the ultimate "work in progress." (page 8)
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Politics has delayed plans for nuclear waste disposal
Regarding the Herald-Tribune editorial of Dec. 29, "Nuclear power's missing link": Without a doubt, (page 8)
Misused funds? Blame Congress
With hundreds of thousands of families in financial distress and homeless, where is the public (page 8)
Let's bail out schoolteachers
Reading your Jan. (page 8)
Irked by survey on mayor issue
A few weeks ago I got a call from a local survey organization. After the first three questions, I (page 8)
Cell phones in cars get a bad rap
I guess cell phones are the latest "ban" wagon. Most of the people opposing the use of them while (page 8)
Ripped off at the gas pumps again
I can't understand why the already inflated price of gas at the pump keeps going up as the price- (page 8)
Children of prisoners need our help
The number of prisoners incarcerated in the Florida Department of Corrections recently passed 100, (page 8)
Beer for troops in Iraq is a historic occasion
The nation's top military commander in Iraq, Raymond T. Odierno recently issued an order allowing U. (page 8)
Rigmarole over detainee issues
With his appointments of retired Adm. (page 9)
The good news: There is some
What follows is my attempt to assemble a column composed entirely of good news. So forgive me if (page 9)
Where sweatshops are a dream
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (page 9)
Section C
Riverview turns up defensive pressure to top Sarasota
Leading just 25-24, the host Rams turned up the heat and cruised to a 44-33 win to improve to 16-5 (page 1)
Venice escapes with overtime win over Port Charlotte
The Indians (12-7; 7-5 in 5A-12) moved to within one victory of last year's total. (page 1)
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LIFTOFF Top weightlifters compete
Port Charlotte placed 14 of its 15 lifters among the top three in the 10 classes at Thursday's (page 1)
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McNabb, Reid have last laugh
Andy Reid was a fool, a coach who kept making the same mistakes and was too stubborn to change his (page 1)
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Seles called to Hall of Fame
She will be officially inducted on July 11 in Newport, R.I., during the finals weekend at the (page 1)
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Harvin leaving; Spikes to return
Both players announced their intentions hours before the deadline for underclassmen to declare for (page 1)
PURDUE GETS WILD VICTORY
Robbie Hummel scored 15 points for the Boilermakers (13-4, 2-2), who trailed by 11 with 7:45 to go. (page 2)
#19 Florida starts new win streak
The Gators (16-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start since 2000-01 and (page 2)
Salt Water seminar in Bradenton
It will be too cold to fish comfortably until at least Tuesday. (page 2)
SPORTS BRIEFS
Sanchez, a fourth-year junior, announced his plans at a campus news conference Thursday, the (page 3)
LIGHTNING JOLT FLYERS
Mark Recchi had two assists for the Lightning. The Tampa Bay right wing tied Dale Hawerchuk for (page 3)
Blazers overtake Nets
LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 points and Travis Outlaw scored all 13 of his points in the second half (page 3)
TIGERS A TAD OFF IN LOSS
It was actually defense, which got the Tigers back into the game. (page 5)
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Hannah leads Lady 'Noles
Senior captain Carolyn Taite finished with a double-double (13 points, 13 rebounds), and senior (page 5)
Sarasota ties Palmetto
Bobby Stephenson scored on a goal from Michael Martinez for the Tigers (15-2-1). (page 5)
Port Charlotte places 14 of 15 lifters
Port Charlotte placed 14 of its 15 lifters among the top three in the 10 classes at Thursday's (page 5)