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Obama pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: 'His struggle was your struggle'

President Obama eulogized the late Nelson Mandela as a "giant of history, who moved a nation toward justice," as he paid tribute to the South African president at his state memorial service Tuesday. 1 hour ago

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Manatee tourism expert: Economic impact up 10% to $566M in first 9 months of 2013

"It has been a very successful season," said tourism expert Walter Klages. 53 minutes ago

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• Motorworks Brewing now looks to serve spirits

• Anna Maria Island beach renourishment project starts Thursday

• River Strand residents angry after new Lennar condos show mold

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 10, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 9, 2013

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Sports

Late goal costs United States in Nike International Friendlies opener

Late goal costs United States in Nike International Friendlies opener

• Bears beat Cowboys 45-28 on Ditka Day 24 minutes ago

• Bucs LB Lavonte David quietly emerging as leader

• Lakewood Ranch girls varsity soccer defeats Sarasota Riverview, 6-2

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Business

Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill coming to Mall at University Town Center

Five of six restaurants for $315 million mall confirmed

• Gov. Scott's jobs plan appears to be out of reach

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• Manatee tourism expert: Economic impact up 10% to $566M in first 9 months of 2013 53 minutes ago

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Opinion

Florida errs with order creating barriers to absentee voting

Gov. Rick Scott's administration sparked an uproar when Secretary of State Ken Detzner ordered county elections supervisors to quit soliciting the return of absentee ballots at satellite sites instead of an elections office or branch.

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Living

Click! Deja Blues at the Brickyard

Deja Blues, a fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center of Manatee, featured a performance by Johnny Rawls at the Brickyard on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton on Friday night.

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Entertainment

Click! Bradenton Blues Festival

The Bradenton Blues Festival was held Saturday at the Riverwalk.

• Click! Deja Blues at the Brickyard

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Lakewood Ranch

River Strand residents angry after new Lennar condos show mold

River Strand homeowners claim mold cost them thousands. Builder said it is their own fault.

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