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1. Ethics violations often bring light penalties | Sarasota
  Sheriff Bill Balkwill could be removed from office if state officials find he broke ethics laws with a 2006 fishing trip, but history suggests a slap on the wrist instead.
2. Get a grip; it's an unusual racket | Bradenton
  
  Two-handled "Natural" may be the oddest racket around, but a pair of pro tennis players and an inventor hope it hits -- big.
  
  » Two-handed tennis racquet demo | Photos
  
  » RAW: Double-handled tennis racket | Video
3. 'Idol' moments? Sure. Idle time? Yeah, right.
  
  Booker High grad Syesha Mercado, recently bounced from the 'American Idol' TV show, has big plans for the future.
1. Girl, 12, reports attack by man | Palmetto
  The girl's story about being abducted by a man with a gun and then groped in the woods raises parents' fears.
2. Doctor to pay millions for fraud | Sarasota County
3. Sarasota Arts Day '09 erased | Sarasota County
4. Teen stabbing brings charges | North Port
5. Roundabout opening for Cattlemen connector
6. Florida tourism perks up
7. USA 3000 flies past Sarasota
8. Homeless mission in danger again | Punta Gorda
9. July start for affordable homes project | Sarasota
10. Black Caucus is in session | Sarasota
11. California court rules gays can say, 'I do' | Washington
12. New test ordered in school slaying | Miami
13. Police hunt for more wildfire arson suspects | Palm Bay
1. RAW: Double-handled tennis racket | Video
  Pro Brian Battistone demonstrates his jump serve with an unusual racket dubbed "The Natural."
1. Covering up Wednesday, May 14
  SNN 6 Reporter Charles Brown has the latest.
1. 1. Strippers must at least wear a G-string Thursday, May 15
2. 2. Syesha exits 'Idol' with hopes for a career boost Thursday, May 15
3. 3. Beach parking fees may be coming Thursday, May 15
4. 4. City manager claims Sunshine Law was violated Thursday, May 15
5. 5. Hurricane risk rises by degrees Thursday, May 15

1. Hey Ms. DJ
  
  Turn the music up ... they�re playing your songs on the dance floor
2. Drive-By Truckers find the right gear
3. Bayou state brings the heat
4. Can you come out and play?
2. The morning after ... with music | Blog
  
  Well, Syesha Mercado was eliminated from "American Idol," and the sun still came up this morning, so I guess we'll all go along with our lives.
3. "Inevitable" ending | Blog
4. LIVE: Syesha bows out | Blog
5. LIVE: Syesha's video dream | Blog
1. Let's do lunch... and then some.
  
  A handful of places serving up out-of-the-ordinary meals -- midday and otherwise.
2. Cheese and wine pair for scrumptious result
3. Bangkok Tokyo, and more about who's cooking up what, where.
1. Author explores what keeps long-lived communities living
  
  The answer includes smaller food portions, an active lifestyle and moderate drinking, he says.
2. New diet books and what they offer
3. When emotional pain brings the urge to injure one's body
4. There�s something funny going on (and it�s making you healthy)
1. Riggans makes most of Rays' win | St. Petersburg
  
  Backup backstop helps push Rays past Yankees, 5-2, to cap off a six-win homestand.
2. Get a grip; it's an unusual racket | Bradenton
3. Falcons take title on Kreuter's hit in 10th | Sarasota
4. Spurs win rout to even series | San Antonio
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Big names adding clout to center | Sarasota County

The company behind Tampa's International Mall has joined the effort to develop University Town Center, and Macy's agrees to anchor.

State wants Verizon to pay a steep fine

Regulators contend company should pay $6.5 million in fines for lax approach to repairing broken phone service.
Florida tourism perks up

Despite the gains, some industry insiders remain apprehensive about summer.

Volatile trading day sees gas approach $4 a gallon
USA 3000 flies past Sarasota
Teltronics in Manatee has $218,000 first-quarter loss | Manatee County
Kesselring announces losses in 1st quarter | Sarasota
Groceries going up -- literally -- on barrier island | Treasure Island
Clockwork exec tackles West Coast ops | Sarasota

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Rays unveil $450 million stadium plan | St. Petersburg

With 34,000 seats, a retractable roof, a prized waterfront location and an intricate financing plan, the stadium deal is a complex package.

Deputy in serious condition after being bitten by alligator 6:47 a.m. | Deltona, Fla.

A Volusia County sheriff's deputy is hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being bitten by an 8-foot-long alligator he was trying to subdue in a parking lot.
Miami beats North Carolina 12-2 11:54 p.m. | Coral Gables, Fla.

Yonder Alonso hit his second career grand slam as Miami beat North Carolina 12-2 on Thursday night.
N.C. State beats Florida St. 11:38 p.m. | Tallahassee, Fla.
Dunedin takes Class 54 Championship over Stuart South Fork 11:05 p.m. | Sarasota, Fla.
Florida beats Vanderbilt 8-6 10:56 p.m. | Gainesville, Fla.
Suspect denied bond as Fla. wildfires starting to calm 9:35 p.m. | Palm Bay, Fla.

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At least 'crazy' ants eat dreaded fire ant | Dallas

The latest exotic pest problem: 'crazy rasberry ants,' which are swarming across Texas chewing up most everything in their path.

Wiretap victims grateful private eye is convicted 5:58 a.m. | Los Angeles

The nine-week trial of Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano often had seamy plot lines and suspense worthy of a movie: death threats, offers of murder and extramarital affairs.
Woman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide case 4:26 a.m. | Los Angeles

A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in perpetrating a hoax on the online social network MySpace against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide.
Aftershocks spark landslides at quake epicenter 6:59 a.m. | Beichuan, China
Bin Laden: Palestinian cause fuels war 6:48 a.m. | Cairo, Egypt
Myanmar junta warns against hoarding cyclone aid 11:46 p.m. | Yangon, Myanmar
Losing racehorses in Puerto Rico condemned to die 6:52 a.m. | Canovanas, Puerto Rico

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Man's hand in disaster

Sixty-five thousand dead, so far: The sequential disasters in Myanmar and China are catastrophic reminders of nature's power. But the flawed hand of man worsened the toll in both tragedies.
Robert Rauschenberg | The Arts Community Of Southwest Florida

and the art world in general -- lost a giant Monday with the passing of Robert Rauschenberg.

Only the show is over
Hook, line and sheriff
True or false security?
Same old drill

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Political Insider Republican drops out of state house race

Real estate today Sarasota roofing company joins the solar movement

24seven Sarasota favorite wins praise in off-Broadway play

Off the Page Cautionary tale for parents

Creating Places Rauschenberg made Captiva home

De Void The suspense is to die for

Chew on this Special dog in Sarasota

Play! Blog Backflipping into a pair of jeans

Maff's Memos Observations from the press box (May 14)

Syesha Mercado The morning after ... with music

Sarasota County Beat Commission turns down Thomas Ranch

Baldelli plays catch

There was a familiar face taking batting practice Tuesday at Tropicana Field.

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Volunteer valued work locally with many social causes | BRADENTON

Helping others came naturally for Marilea Hanson Smith, who stood up for the rights of children, women, the mentally ill and the disadvantaged.