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Plea deal rejected for Bradenton massage therapist charged with inappropriately touching client

A massage therapist charged with inappropriately touching a client did not enter into a plea agreement Friday after a judge said he would only approve a deal involving some jail time.

• Two Manatee sheriff's deputies save passenger in crash that injures three

• CRPE Ministries celebrates a year of praise in Bradenton

• Former apartment property to be high-end river enclave

• With pub crawl, Motorworks beer becomes available at local bars

Local News

CRPE Ministries celebrates a year of praise in Bradenton

CRPE Ministries, a Spanish-language church in Bradenton, is preparing to celebrate a year of praise in the city.

• Plea deal rejected for Bradenton massage therapist charged with inappropriately touching client

• Manatee Education Association endorses Aranibar, Carpenter, Jones for school board seats

• Palmetto grapples with potential new rules for noise, outdoor dining

• Two Manatee sheriff's deputies save passenger in crash that injures three

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 26, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at Manatee County jail.

• Man, 19, found shot to death in Sarasota driveway

• Youth soccer coach in Palmetto charged with sexually abusing girl

• Construction worker injured, tar spilled onto S.R. 70 in crash

• Plea deal rejected for Bradenton massage therapist charged with inappropriately touching client

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Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Lovie Smith likes slimmer, quicker team as camp begins

TAMPA -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first practice of the 2014 season was shortened by rain and devoid of contact.

• Giants acquire righty Jake Peavy from Red Sox 18 minutes ago

• Baseball HOF cuts election eligibility to 10 years 18 minutes ago

• Price, Rays beat Red Sox for 8th straight victory

• Manatee 9U All-Stars advance to final four at Cal Ripken Southeast Regionals

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Business

Former apartment property to be high-end river enclave

Redfish Manatee is redeveloping a 1.68-acre, former apartment enclave into a high-end set of riverfront lots aimed at boat and water lovers willing to spend up to $1.4 million to live there.

• The Week Ahead: Fed will continue to be too patient

• Business briefs: Neal's River Wind development slated for East Manatee

• House votes to boost child tax credit for some

• Global tensions can't dent enthusiasm for stocks

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Opinion

Manatee County school district scores another uplifting academic mark

The uplifting academic developments in the Manatee County school district continue with this week's upward movement in state rankings.

• Good developments in Bradenton Beach, City of Bradenton

• No surprise: Manatee-Sarasota an enclave for wealthy

• Karen Carpenter best candidate in Manatee County school board race

• Frank Brunner a solid candidate for Manatee school board

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Living

• Giants RB Jennings remembers "fat kid"

• Still sparkling: Ellenton woman celebrates 105th birthday Saturday

• Many tumeric supplements fall short

• End-of-life planning seminar is Jan. 21 in Bradenton

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Entertainment

Lincoln, Civil War exhibit to open

Bradenton Central Library exhibit on President Lincoln and the Civil War opens Saturday.

• Dining Guide: July 24-30

• Fox won't air men's retry of failed Knievel jump

• London critics fall for 'Shakespeare in Love'

• Mellencamp son keeps bond after alcohol arrest

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Lakewood Ranch

Jumpin Fun Sports trampoline park in Lakewood Ranch

Beating the heat at Jumpin Fun Sports trampoline park in Lakewood Ranch.

• Pine bark shortage creates trouble for some Florida blueberry farmers

• Palmetto grapples with potential new rules for noise, outdoor dining

• Sarasota cricket club, rugby program team up in Lakewood Ranch

• East Manatee's Dream Oaks Camp brings happiness to disabled, ill campers

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