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Missing Bradenton soldier sought by family

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

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• UK attack suspects part of previous investigations 2 hours ago

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Bradenton Salvation Army pair anticipate trip to be trying, rewarding

Bradenton Salvation Army sends two officers to Moore, Okla., for post-tornado relief operations.

• Palmetto principal cleared of allegation he failed to report child abuse

• Bradenton Council revamps vehicle impoundment rules

• Mills manages Manatee Schools message to parents and staff

• Rowlett charter plan opposed by district officials

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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.

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

• Crash in I-275 in Palmetto may slow traffic

• Fla. mom breaks into home with machete

• N. Fla. man arrested in death of plum-eating bird

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Sports

LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1

LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.

• 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

Bank of the Ozarks growing in Bradenton

Arkansas-based bank expanding presence in Manatee County.

• Southern Living restaurant week, country concert planned for Manatee

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

• Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

• Some Fed officials open to tapering stimulus as soon as June

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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

• Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate 30 minutes ago

• Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season 40 minutes ago

• Other companies challenging contraception mandate 40 minutes ago

• Shuttered NM plant resumes making peanut butter 1 hour ago

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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. 2 hours ago

• 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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