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A dog of unknown breed and suffering from various ailments enjoys affection from volunteer Merryl Koven at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue after being seized by law enforcement from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Rescue Wednesday during a raid. 63 dogs and 13 cats are being groomed, fed and under the care of veterinarians at the rescue which is stretching the limits of its resources caring for the large influx of animals. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Manatee Animal Services received complaints, evidence against Napier shelter for years, records show

Records obtained by the Bradenton Herald under the Florida Sunshine law show county officials have...

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Edward Poelsma, a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy, stopped to help a cyclist hit by a golf ball while riding his bicycle last month. Poelsma was recognized as Deputy of the Month by the Sheriff's Office. PHOTO PROVIDED

Manatee deputy honored for helping save bicyclist hit by golf ball

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Edward Poelsma was named February Deputy of the Month after he helped save the life of a woman who had been knocked off her bicycle by a stray golf ball.

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Shawn Lyerly, contempt of court, no bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 10, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

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Starter Charlie Morton has found a home with Pittsburgh Pirates

On the day he was traded away from the organization that drafted and had begun developing him, Charlie Morton received a phone call.

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Thavma Bikram Yoga in Lakewood Ranch is a marriage of gym and spa. Located at 1821 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., the yoga studio features a state-of-the-art heating system for hot yoga, changing rooms and a lounge. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Thavma Bikram Yoga burning up in Lakewood Ranch

Thavma Bikram Yoga, which opened in the Lakewood Ranch Gateway shopping plaza Feb. 28, is a marriage of gym and spa. When Marina Bourantonis opened her yoga studio, she wanted to blow customers away with an upscale feel and stellar customer service.

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Holy Mole cartoon

Holy Molé, a reader favorite, returns to Herald comics pages

Holy Molé returns to the Bradenton Herald in the funnies, seven days a week.

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'Traditional and biblical' Cortez Road Baptist turns 50

Cortez Road Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary next weekend with a grand festival, including a visiting evangelist, Southern Baptist gospel group and dinner. 2 hours ago

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This photo taken Aug. 11, 2013 shows Kimberly C. Ellis tweeting at Freedom Corner in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. Black Twitter is a small but growing corner of the social media giant where an unabashedly black spin on life gets served up 140 characters at a time. Black Twitter holds court on pretty much everything from President Barack Obama to the latest TV reality show antics. But don't get it twisted. Black Twitter can turn activist quickly.

Black Twitter growing into online force

The hashtag gave it away. 2 minutes ago

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Carl Ritter is the president and CEO of Center for Building Hope, which acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer as a wholly owned subsidiary.JAMES A. JONES JR./Bradenton Herald

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

A move into the business world helps Lakewood Ranch nonprofit provide free services to people dealing with cancer. 2 hours ago

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