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Monster Jam moves to Palmetto

Monster Jam moves to Palmetto.

• Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program could use some help

• Obamacare enrollment in Florida: 17,908 and counting

• Winter Wonderland brings snow to downtown Bradenton

• Fla. Legislature should eave Port Manatee alone, side with voters on medicinal pot

Local News

Manatee planners OK Motorworks Brewing liquor license

Motorworks Brewing is one step closer to being able to serve craft beer and spirits.

• Golf carts ready to roll in E. Manatee

• Anna Maria Island beach renourishment project delayed a week

• Manatee School Audit Committee struggles with state response

• Holidays Around the Ranch festival set for Friday

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 11, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Bradenton mom accused of inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream can with 1-year-old son in car

• Ex-Bradenton police Capt. Thomas Fleming guilty of killing wife

• 3 suspects in Sarasota carjacking arrested in Bradenton

• Retired Bradenton police Capt. Thomas Fleming guilty of killing wife

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Sports

Wrestling | Southeast brothers Kane, Gage Takacs back from injury with big dreams

Last winter, Kane and Gage Takacs figured they'd be on the mats. Instead, the Southeast brothers were on the mend, their seasons cut short by knee injuries.

• Bucs S Goldson gears up for former 49ers team

• MLB intends to ban plate collisions 2 hours ago

• Jameis Winston tries to enjoy awards circuit that could end with Heisman

• Local roundup | Southeast boys basketball pulls out win over Booker

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Business

IMG Academy, Benderson Park awarded NCAA championships

NCAA championships will bring several million dollars in economic impact to Bradenton, Manatee County and Sarasota.

• Congressman Vern Buchanan files bipartisan bill to delay flood insurance hikes

• USDA predicts smaller citrus crop in Florida

• It Works Global building sold for nearly $5 million

• Business briefs: Ten-8 Fire recognized for sales

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Opinion

Nelson Mandela was a warrior for equality, man of peace

Nelson Mandela was a prisoner for 27 years whose spirit was never, ever shackled and whose compassion continually took flight.

• Fla. Legislature should eave Port Manatee alone, side with voters on medicinal pot

• Jesus sought to save the lost, not reform politics

• Headline suggestions: Follow Obama's jobs record

• Truly great leaders, like Mandela, give credit to God

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Living

Cinnamon bun pancakes perfect for holidays

These pancakes resemble cinnamon buns, though faster and flatter. Pecan butter carves in a swirl. Cream cheese glaze drifts across the top. They go well with a gallon or two of surplus milk.

• Cranberries, they're not just for sauce

• Obamacare enrollment in Florida: 17,908 and counting

• Time magazine names Pope Francis as the Person of the Year

• Speaking Volumes: Shedding light on Mondavi's new venture

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Entertainment

Bryan, FGL clean up at American Country Awards

The fans of country music love Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line and they proved it again Tuesday during the American Country Awards.

• Winter Wonderland brings snow to downtown Bradenton

• 2013 Holiday event calendar

• Radio City Rockettes return to Tampa

• 'Thurgood' opens Friday in Sarasota

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Lakewood Ranch

Polo returns to Lakewood Ranch on Sunday at Sarasota Polo Club

Polo players got in their final practices before the season opener Sunday at the Sarasota Polo Club.

• Braden River Middle students serve lunch to bring hunger awareness

• Villages of Lakewood Ranch South could have a neighbor in 2014

• 5 boats honored at Braden River boat parade revival

• Manatee County School Board in time pinch to respond to state audit findings

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