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Walkers stroll along the Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach.
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Bradenton Beach commission OKs pier reconstruction contract

Bradenton Beach officials approve a contract for the long-awaited pier reconstruction project and approve a new city clerk pro tempore.

Crime

Sherrie Aliotta, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, probation violation, $2,000 bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 22, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail. 47 minutes ago

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on July 21, 2014
Video raises doubts about Tampa boy's death 58 minutes ago
2 dogs that mauled 4-year-old boy are euthanized 58 minutes ago
Bradenton couple charged with having sex on Cortez Beach 8 minutes ago

Sports

IMG Academy football players Miki Fifita, left, and Mirko Jurkovic, right, gather Monday with Chris Weinke, director of the IMG's Madden Football Academy in Bradenton.PROVIDED PHOTO

IMG Academy's top linemen commit to Nebraska and Oregon State

The summer offseason continues to be a great haul for IMG Academy's football team in the amount of college commitments its players have racked up.

Opinion

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a recording of nationwide TV address at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow early Monday, July 21, 2014. Putin has lambasted those who use the downing of a passenger jet in eastern Ukraine for "mercenary objectives," the Kremlin said Monday. In a statement posted on the Kremlin website, Putin again lashed out at Ukraine for ongoing violence with pro-Russian rebels in the eastern part of the country. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti Kremlin, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)

Trudy Rubin: After plane horror, Europe must stand up to Putin

Vladimir Putin has become a global menace.

It may not be the easiest thing in the world, but here in Florida, bringing your workout to the beach is a highly attractive option. And while we're all about trying new things and challenging our bodies, it's important to note that yes, there is ...

Entertainment

FILE - This is a Tuesday July 23, 2013 file photo of Britain's Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge holding their son, Prince George, Tuesday July 23, 2013, as they pose for the media outside St. Mary's Hospital's exclusive Lindo Wing in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. Prince George turns 1 on Tuesday. While he may be too young to appreciate it, the milestone is causing a nationwide frenzy. Editorial writers call him a symbol of hope, newspaper headlines hail him as "Gorgeous George" and one published a 24-page glossy magazine chronicling his first 12 months.

Big milestone for Britain's little prince

The palace is releasing special pictures, the Royal Mint is striking a commemorative coin and newspapers are publishing glowing tributes. 8 minutes ago