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Missing Bradenton soldier sought by family

A Bradenton soldier with the U.S. Army has gone missing and a Manatee County Sheriff's Officer has been assigned to find him.

• IRS replaces Lois Lerner in tea party controversy 3 hours ago

• Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story 3 hours ago

• Obama promises anew to transfer detainees out of Guantanamo

• Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

Local News

Ugly 'sea sawdust' floats ashore Holmes Beach

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists say the muck floating up on Holmes Beach and elsewhere in Southwest Florida is not red tide, not harmful to humans...

• Manatee planners OK changes needed for 'world-class' project in SW Bradenton

• Rowlett charter plan opposed by district officials

• Mills manages Manatee Schools message to parents and staff

• Bradenton Council revamps vehicle impoundment rules

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on May 23, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Motorcyclist injured in Manatee crash

• FHP trooper hits gator crossing road near Naples

• Manatee sheriff's lieutenant charged with child molestation

• FHP: At least 1 hurt in hit-and-run crash in Bradenton

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Sports

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential...

• Prep football | Cardinal Mooney QB Reese Vita, RB Demardre Patterson back to carry the load

• Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

• Urlacher retires after 13 NFL seasons

• Bradenton Marauders spank Tampa Yankees 12-4

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Business

Manatee Chamber announces small business winners

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce awarded the Small Business of the Year trophies to five businesses this year.

• Southern Living restaurant week, country concert planned for Manatee

• Manatee planners OK changes needed for 'world-class' project in SW Bradenton

• Bank of the Ozarks growing in Bradenton

• SeaWorld's Antarctica a sign of parks' assault on Disney empire

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Opinion

FL Legislature's haste on casino-style gambling ban misfires

The Legislature's rush to judgment on Internet cafes in the wake of a massive scandal has led to unintended consequences predictable when the bill...

• Questions for Manatee County commissioner on his shaky property/sales tax position 1 minute ago

• Laying off outstanding teachers over budget blunders is wrong

• Lung cancer diagnosis error found after organ removed

• Faster convict executions not a timely justice measure

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Living

• Hobby Lobby tests birth-control coverage mandate 3 hours ago

• Garden Tips: Avoid herbicide injury to plants 3 hours ago

• WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts vs. virus

• NASA head views progress on asteroid lasso mission

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Entertainment

Bradenton bands play Pickin' Picnic

Pickin' Picnic offers 11 hours of free music from some of the area's best bands, starting at 11 a.m. May 26 on the Riverwalk.

• McCurdy's celebrates 25 years

• David Guetta headlines Tampa festival

• Rob Schneider brings his stand-up to Sarasota

• 'Furious 6': Dumb fun in the summer time

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Lakewood Ranch

Bank of the Ozarks growing in Bradenton

Arkansas-based bank expanding presence in Manatee County.

• Bradenton Salvation Army pair anticipate trip to be trying, rewarding

• Manatee County official: 44th Avenue East road project to cost $112M

• Manatee County teen pregnancy prevention awards presented

• Memorial Day closings

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