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Palma Sola Boulevard near Cortez Road is one road Manatee County officials are striving to keep pristine and friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists in spite of recent development in the area.GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Landscaping projects designed to spruce up Cortez Road in Bradenton

Newly planted trees and attractive median landscaping are coming to Cortez Road.

Crime

Dawn Gibson-Capo, solicitation, $1,500 bond

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

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

"I have some personal issues that I am dealing with, trying to get everything straightened out," Sanders said. "It's been really tough, a really, really tough road for me this past couple of months. I've been dealing with a lot of stuff, just with... 3 hours ago

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Business

MalibuFox is now open at 5275 University Parkway. A grand opening is set for Aug. 9. "It feels good, like a sigh of relief," Danielle Garrow said inside her shop Tuesday. "Now it's finally here." CHARLES SCHELLE/Bradenton Herald

Boutique MalibuFox opens in University Park

Women's fashion boutique MalibuFox is now open on University Parkway by Lakewood Ranch and fashion designer Danielle Garrow. 3 hours ago

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.

Living

Running in the sand puts excess strain on many of the muscles and tendons of the lower extremity, for even the most fit runner. METROMIX STOCK ART

Six expert tips on how to run better on the beach

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

Ken Burns speaks on stage during the “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History ” panel at the the PBS 2014 Summer TCA held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Ken Burns turns his lens on Roosevelt dynasty

For 30 years, Ken Burns has found the Roosevelt family "irresistible." 1 hour ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch district hires trapper to haul away hogs

After wild hogs spent months tearing through lawns and common areas, costing homeowners hundreds of dollars, District 2 supervisors have hired a trapper to remediate the hog havoc.