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A bird glides across the waters of Ware's Creek looking east towards downtown Bradenton. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Revitalized Historic Ware's Creek Neighborhood in Bradenton shows it's ageless

Dredging project continued Historic Ware's Creek Neighborhood's revitalization.

Blues musician Anthony Gomes performs at the second annual Bradenton Blues Festival on Saturday at Bradenton's Riverwalk. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Singing the blues at the Bradenton Blues Festival

Photos from the second annual Bradenton Blues Festival on Saturday.

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Bradenton Police investigator John Morningstar helped arrest three suspects in a beating in Riverwalk Park.PROVIDED PHOTO

Bradenton officer cracked case that outraged public

Bradenton Police Department officer digs in to solve a case.

Crime

Jose Valdiva-Serena, drug possession, DUI, driving without a license, $1,620 bond.

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

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

Florida State's Kelvin Benjamin (1) celebrates his touchdown catch against Duke in the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship NCAA football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.

Florida St-Auburn title game to usher out BCS era

As college football prepares for the final Bowl Championship Series, featuring a Florida State-Auburn championship game, it's easy to see why the coming four-team playoff won't solve all the postseason problems.

Business

Owners Bobby Dennis, Tom Gurtowski and Tommy Dennis of Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery of Pizzeria, have opened a location in Sarasota after nearly 10 years in Bradenton. CHARLES SCHELLE/Bradenton Herald

Bradenton's Joey D's Chicago pizza expands to Sarasota

Joey D's Pizzeria, which moved to Bradenton in 2004 after 10 years in Minnesota, is now open in Sarasota, too.

Opinion

Pill addiction destroys more than abuser's life

I am writing this letter to express my views and feelings over pill addiction.

Living

This photo taken May 10, 2013 shows Cody Wilson holding what he calls a Liberator pistol that was completely made on a 3-D-printer at his home in Austin, Texas. Congress is extending a ban on plastic firearms that can slip past airport and school metal detectors and X-ray machines, a bittersweet moment for gun control advocates just before the first anniversary of the mass killing at a Connecticut elementary school. (AP Photo/Austin American Statesman, Jay Janner) AUSTIN CHRONICLE OUT, COMMUNITY IMPACT OUT, INTERNET MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND STATESMAN.COM

Congress ready to extend ban on plastic firearms

A Senate vote to renew an expiring ban on plastic firearms capable of evading metal detectors and X-ray machines is shaping up as a bittersweet moment for gun control supporters, days before the anniversary of the deadly mass shooting at Sandy Hook... 12 minutes ago

Entertainment

FILE - In a Oct. 27, 2011 file photo, Barron Hilton arrives at amfAR's Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles. Authorities say Barron Hilton, the brother of socialite Paris Hilton, was assaulted at a Miami Beach party Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. A police report says Hilton, 24, told authorities a man struck him in the face after the two had an argument at a party. Hilton suffered deep cuts on his forehead and nose. He posted of photo of the injuries online.

Paris Hilton's brother assaulted at Miami party

Authorities say the brother of socialite Paris Hilton was assaulted at a Miami Beach party. 7 minutes ago

Lakewood Ranch

From left, Caroline Cestaro and her mom, April, check out candy canes at Peter Vrinios' Create a Cane, where children can make their own candy canes. The holiday only business is operating this year at Pastries by Design, 10667 Boardwalk Loop on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. RICHARD DYMOND/Bradenton Herald

Candy cane 'twist' a sweet holiday treat in Lakewood Ranch

A long-time candy cane maker is practicing his art in Lakewood Ranch.

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