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Bradenton officials are considering leasing the local auditorium to DaVinci organizers for future events.
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DaVinci exhibit gives Bradenton first profit at auditorium

Bradenton warms up to DaVinci organizers proposal for long-term lease of auditorium.

Crime

Michael Dougherty, driving under the influence, $500 bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 31, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

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Sports

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price delivers to the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of an interleague baseball game Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rich get richer: Price traded to Tigers

When David Price was finally traded, it was to an unexpected bidder. 7 minutes ago

Business

DeSoto Square Mall in 1977.
Bradenton Herald File Photo

Bidding for DeSoto Square mall closes at $33.75 million

The online auction for the 41-year-old DeSoto Square mall closed just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, with the higest bid coming in at $33.75 million.

Bradenton retailers prepare for busy sales tax holiday
DeSoto Square auction ends with $33.75 million bid 3 hours ago
Macy's closing DeSoto Square store in Bradenton 3 hours ago
Taubman Centers mum on final details of Mall at University Town Center 3 hours ago

WASHINGTON -- At the beginning of June, 85 mayors, governors and county officials from across the country -- and across the political spectrum -- signed on to the Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness. Today, we're announcing that in the two...

Living

JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD
Classic Italian bruschetta is a simple and delicious meal.

Antipasto can be a satisfying meal in itself

It's summertime. It's hot and who feels like slaving in a hot kitchen? Maybe you've done the takeout thing a bit too much lately, and delivery is getting expensive and boring as well.

Entertainment

Tampa Bay Comic Con set for this weekend

John Rhys-Davies of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Lord of the Rings" is one of many stars coming to Tampa for this weekend's Tampa Bay Comic Con.

Lakewood Ranch

Dance studios merge to become International Dance Fever in Lakewood Ranch

Dancin' on the Suncoast, a fixture in the San Marco Plaza since March 2013, will soon become International Dance Fever after merging with a local ballroom dance company of a similar name, Dance Fever.