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PHOTO GALLERY | Adoptable cats of the week, June 18, 2013

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The Cortez Bridge links the Village of Cortez with Bradenton Beach, above.

FDOT: Cortez Bridge 'in pretty bad shape' but a fix will take several years

Cortez Bridge needs a major makeover.

Crime

Juan Najera, probation violation, no bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on June 19, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

Miami Heat shooting guard Mike Miller (13) and San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) vie for a loose ball during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami.

James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next

LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

Business

Tarpon Point Grill will continue to operate as it goes through a dispute with the City of Bradenton and its landlord, R. Scott Tibbetts, after news that they were threatened to be shut down caught owner Bruce Bottorff and manager Kelly Gotha by surprise. The restaurant plans to install eight additional restrooms, pending permits signed by Tibbetts. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Bradenton's Tarpon Pointe stays open despite landlord-tenant dispute

A battle is brewing over Tarpon Pointe Grill's tenant rights.

Opinion

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Michael Bennett, standing at center, talks with Manatee County Canvassing Board members Commissioner Larry Bustle, left, and Judge Mark Singer at the elections office Tuesday night. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Editorial | Manatee County's message on sales tax referendum failed to inspire voters

Manatee County voters spoke loud and clear on Tuesday by thrashing the referendum on a half-cent sales tax increase to pay for indigent health care.

Living

(KRT8) KRT FOOD STORY SLUGGED: OLIVEOIL KRT PHOTO BY NICK KOON/ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER (July 24) Extra virgin olive oil is poured over herbed goat cheese. The taste of extra virgin olive oils varies by season, harvest time and growing region and can be tasted like fine wines to pick the best. (OC) AP PL KD 2000 (Vert) (gsb) (Additional photos available on KRT Direct, KRT/PressLink or upon request) -- NO MAGS, NO SALES --

De-mystifying olive oil

Olive oil is the staff of life to people in the Mediterranean and every nation that borders that great sea makes olive oil and each claims theirs is the best. 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Miss Connecticut Erin Brady reacts after winning the Miss USA 2013 pageant, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Las Vegas. JEFF BOTTARI / AP PHOTO

Will Miss USA pageant move to Florida? Maybe, says Trump

The glitz, glamor and swimsuits of the Miss USA beauty pageant may be returning to steamy South Florida.

Lakewood Ranch

Cars drive through the intersection of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard on Tuesday. A new red light camera at this location is being activated. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Manatee County activates more red-light cameras

Manatee County added four new red light cameras on Tuesday after the commission meeting. The county is planning on adding at least one more additional...

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