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Two designated Safe Sale parking spaces are now available in front of the Crime Prevention and District 1 at 600 301 Blvd. West where residents can safely conduct transactions of items purchased and sold over the internet. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

'Safe Sales': Manatee Sheriff's Office offering security for Internet deals

MANATEE -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is offering what it calls a safer way to close transactions of items bought and sold over the Internet. 56 minutes ago

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Irvin Simmons, drug distribuition, $10,000 bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 24, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland attends a press conference after winning the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, Sunday July 20, 2014.

Commentary | McIlroy's victory means a bigger spotlight

Let's see if you've heard this before: young golfer reaches No. 1 in the world rankings, wins his third major championship by the age of 25 -- the second one being the PGA Championship -- and racked up records en route to his first major triumph.

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Women's casual wear company Tees by Tina will open a TINA Stephens concept store inside the Mall at University Town Center. The store tests certain lines of new products for the company. The mall is expected to open Oct. 16. PHOTO PROVIDED

Tees by Tina to open concept store in Mall at University Town Center

Women's casual wear store TINA Stephens to open second location with Mall at University Town Center location this fall. Founded by Tina Goldstein, the stores sell the Tees by Tina line of clothes.

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In this Feb. 2009 photo provided by the New England Aquarium, a North Atlantic right whale swims with her calf in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the United States near the border between Florida and Georgia. The Obama Administration is opening the Eastern Seaboard to offshore oil exploration for the first time in decades. The announcement made Friday, July 18, 2014, also approved the use of sonic cannons to map the ocean floor identifying new oil and gas deposits in federal waters from Florida to Delaware. The sonic cannons pose real dangers for whales, fish and sea turtles.(AP Photo/New England Aquarium) ** NO SALES **

Keep oceans clean; bar seismic testing for oil

The Obama administration's decision to allow seismic searches for oil and gas deposits in the Atlantic Ocean from Delaware to mid-Florida should arouse deep concern among environmental activists.

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Dallas-area doctor convicted of health care fraud

A North Texas physician who ran a now-closed hospital near Dallas has been convicted of conspiracy, identity theft and health care fraud. 50 minutes ago

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Fifty Shades Of Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 http://fiftyshadesmovie.com Fifty Shades of Grey - Official Trailer (HD) Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the "Fifty Shades" trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever. Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian's brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia's close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia's best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian's mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian's sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian's bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia's stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia's mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla's husband. Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

Movie trailer: 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Mr. Grey will see you now. After months of anticipation, the first trailer for "Fifty Shades of Grey" is out. Take a look:

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Sandra Danu, owner of Sashay Dance Club, is closing the club after three years of unsteady business. SABRINA ROCCO/Bradenton Herald

Sashay Dance Club in Lakewood Ranch closes

After three years of unsteady business, Sandra Danu, a former competitive ballroom dancer, has decided to close the Sashay Dance Club.

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