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Two new ways to support Bradenton's 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf

Two Bradenton businesses offer new ways to show support for "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf. 2 hours ago

• Republican Jolly wins Fla. congressional race 2 hours ago

• 5 things to watch at the Florida Legislature on Tuesday 1 hour ago

• Florida legislators propose improvements to ‘porous’ child welfare system 2 hours ago

• India asked to join hunt for missing plane 16 minutes ago

Local News

Joint Manatee-Sarasota transit system proposal stalled, official says

It doesn't appear a partnership with Sarasota is in the making at this point, county administrator says.

• Manatee school board members ask state to investigate them 2 hours ago

• Manatee County Commission to consider amendment affecting secondhand goods dealers

• Manatee commissioners approve lease for USFSM trail

• Manatee Habitat for Humanity, Patterson Foundation dedicate project

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 12, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 11, 2014

• Sarasota police investigate death of Palmetto man as a homicide

• Police investigate possible shooting in Bradenton

• Fla. Legislature tries to toughen sex predator laws

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Sports

Commentary | Revis deal realistic in current CB market, but Buccaneers not buying

Say this about Lovie Smith: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach knows how to silence a crowd. 2 hours ago

• Palmetto's Andersen Racepark to host pro-am kart race to benefit All Children's Hospital

• SEC has long list of NCAA Tournament hopefuls

• 49ers acquire Jonathan Martin from Dolphins 2 hours ago

• NASCAR changing qualifying after safety concerns

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Business

Jos. A. Bank to be acquired by Men's Wearhouse for $1.8 billion

Hampstead, Md.-based Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. will be acquired by rival The Men¿s Wearhouse Inc. for $65 a share in cash, a $1.8 billion deal that ends a months-long hostile takeover fight.

• Pottery Barn coming to new Mall at University Town Center

• Business briefs: Halfacre Construction wins award for Manatee County building

• Russo Ministry to break ground on ex-offenders site

• Manatee School Board calls for probe into its own actions

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Opinion

• Girl's show of support appreciated

• Heather Hills board hurt by barrage of lawsuits

• Stand-your-ground law merits defense other laws

• No need to block school board hopeful from Twitter

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Living

Seniors come to the YMCA for exercise, stay for the camaraderie

Francis Wiedl, 94, arrives at the Bradenton YMCA on weekday mornings early. He comes for the chair exercise class twice a week where 40 to 50 seniors use chairs for balance or sitting as they do exercise routines that get their heart rates up, strengthen...

• Irish favorites for St. Patrick's Day

• Dry-rub steak with chimichurri sauce

• Spiced peach, graham cracker and oat crisp a satisfying dessert

• Fishing for flavor: Look to the sea for dinner possibilities during Lent

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Entertainment

Two new ways to support Bradenton's 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf

Two Bradenton businesses offer new ways to show support for "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf.

• Video: Watch Justin Bieber's defiant deposition

• $600K taken from safe at Osteen's megachurch 16 minutes ago

• Obama pitches his health care plan on Funny or Die 16 minutes ago

• Flobots classroom project takes off in Denver 16 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Be Irish for a day at Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Irish Celitc Festival at Lakewood Ranch to feature 5K race, Lucky Dog Parade.

• ComCenter at Lakewood Ranch to host art reception

• A fourth Starbucks coming to University Park

• SMR Farms thrives among big growth in Lakewood Ranch

• Lakewood Ranch-based Center for Building Hope ventures into business world

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