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Manatee County Sheriff's Office creates task force to tackle increase in burglaries

The Burglary Task Force was created in May in hopes of curtailing craime in Manatee County.

• Herald readers pay tribute to their mothers' wisdom

• 'Canes, Noles and Mustangs all for one to feed hungry kids

• Commentary | Kansas coach shows true Self at Dick Vitale Gala; Bowden holds court

• Contemporary tap show 'Pulse' premieres in Sarasota

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'Canes, Noles and Mustangs all for one to feed hungry kids

Volunteers prepare 34,000 meals for hungry children Saturday.

• Herald readers pay tribute to their mothers' wisdom

• Cheering never stopped at SHARE home school graduation in Manatee County

• Girl power in full force at USF STEM summit

• Oil industry eyes South Florida again

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Crime

• Manatee County Sheriff's Office creates task force to tackle increase in burglaries

• Police Blotter for May 19, 2013

• Manatee's featured fugitives for May 19, 2013

• Boy, 16, shot in Bradenton

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Sports

Commentary | Kansas coach shows true Self at Dick Vitale Gala; Bowden holds court

If Andrew Wiggins was at the Dick Vitale Gala, he likely would've pointed to Bill Self as the reason he chose Kansas.

• Prep football | Palmetto Tigers reload receiving corps with young players after three D-I departures

• Joyce, Rays rally past Orioles in 9th for 10-6 win

• No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

• Outdoors | Beautiful weather a welcome sight for Crosthwait teams, families

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Business

• In Florida, incentives only the beginning for favored

• Oil industry eyes South Florida again

• Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond airfare

• Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology

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Opinion

To spur Manatee County job growth, vote yes on business property tax relief

Manatee County voters will decide on two key issues on the June 18 referendum. One, officially titled the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption...

• On Manatee's June 18 sales tax referendum: Issue lacks merit at this time

• On Manatee's June 18 sales tax referendum: Vote vital now to fix dilemma

• Casa Mora Nursing Home provided 'the best' care

• Don't trust Manatee County leaders on half-cent sales tax vote

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Living

Pastor, Sister, business manager cherish years together at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradenton

St. Joseph team retires after successful ministry together.

• Comnmentary: We don't need to be afraid of other people

• Billy Graham: Addictions can be overcome - with honesty, prayer and counseling

• Religion Almanac for May 18, 2013

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Entertainment

Contemporary tap show 'Pulse' premieres in Sarasota

"Pulse," a new show celebrates traditional American song and dance but adds a modern twist, has its world prmiere at Asolo Rep.

• Herald readers pay tribute to their mothers' wisdom

• Sarasota Opera announces new season

• Science says sad songs make you feel better

• Green Day's 'American Idiot' impresses in Tampa

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Lakewood Ranch

'Canes, Noles and Mustangs all for one to feed hungry kids

Volunteers prepare 34,000 meals for hungry children Saturday.

• Technology may help but Country Club neighborhoods still face gate challenges

• USF Sarasota-Manatee sponsors STEM summit for middle-school girls

• Lakewood Ranch Asian Women's Club provides best medicine

• Immigration activists rally at Manatee courthouse

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