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  Rescuer's hope turns to heartbreak 3 hrs ago
  
• Students' records wind up on Web 3 hrs ago
  
• Unexpectedly, inflation leaps 3 hrs ago
  
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  Housing starts are down 3 hrs ago
  
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  Storm's strength didn't include power to chase tourists 3 hrs ago
  
• Corporate report 3 hrs ago
  
• Business briefs 3 hrs ago
  
• Business buzz 3 hrs ago
  
• Washington wins, 3-2 3 hrs ago
  
• Bollettieri-trained players will take swing at U.S. Open 3 hrs ago
  

More columns from Tom Becnel

• Hillsborough park springs into summer 4 days ago
  
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  Elder throws his hat in for disc championships 8/9/2008
  
• For jellyfish sting, is it first aid or a last resort? 8/2/2008
  
• Don't tell anyone, but the beach is cool at night 7/26/2008
  
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  Solo kayaker paddles Okeechobee Waterway 7/19/2008
  
• One way to deal with the rain is to embrace it 7/12/2008
  
• Life's a beach for Grand Prix fans 7/5/2008
  
• Charlotte's Freedom Swim welcomes floaters 6/28/2008
  
• This trail is a straight shot to bliss 6/21/2008
  
• Police, firemen race into Sarasota 6/14/2008
  
• An evening in a kayak is perfection 6/7/2008
  
• Running families share Tuesday beach tradition 5/31/2008
  
• Coming Sunday: Mud, fun and run 5/24/2008
  
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  Disc golf tournaments for next two weekends 5/17/2008
  
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  Runner's health condition doesn't slow her 5/10/2008
  
• Cell phones invade the great outdoors, comforting some, annoying others 4/26/2008
  
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  Enjoying the ultimate sport 4/19/2008
  
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  Venice seniors take a swing at a game called Pickleball 4/12/2008
  
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  Lau enjoys life in the fast lane 4/5/2008
  
• There's more to racing than the driving 4/5/2008
  
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  Blazing a trail 3/29/2008
  
• Early birds get the spot 3/22/2008
  
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  Sarasota Marathon Q&A 3/1/2008
  
• Moms stroll along for exercise 2/23/2008
  
• Long beach walk is relaxing 2/16/2008
  
• Gonna work those pecs around the clock 2/9/2008
  
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  Roller derby skaters find bawdy fun at the rink 2/2/2008
  
• Ringling Bridge Run draws fans 1/26/2008
  
• Florida cowgirl with a little something extra 1/19/2008
  
• Cyclo Cross riders will race through Sarasota on Sunday 1/12/2008