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We The Kings of Bradenton is in the midst of a 25-date tour. The band has evolved since 2005 when four childhood friends decided to pursue a musical career. PHOTO PROVIDED

Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

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Crime

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 renders helps bicyclist hit by golf ball

A deputy helps save a life. 1 hour ago

Sports

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. 54 minutes ago

Business

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. 1 hour ago

Opinion

The Florida Legislature is back in session. Bay News 9 Photo

Florida juvenile justice system rightly under microscope

Florida's juvenile justice system is poised for a transformation this legislative session. While the reasons behind reform appear less than altruistic, the results will achieve just that.

Living

In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 photo, an Indian woman suffering from leprosy eats food at a leper colony in New Delhi, India. The stigma of leprosy endures in India, even though the country has made great strides against the disease, which is neither highly contagious nor fatal. Now the number of new annual cases has risen slightly after years of steady decline, and medical experts say the enormous fear surrounding leprosy is hindering efforts to finally eliminate it.

Stigma hinders efforts to combat leprosy in India

At first, Ashok Yadav ignored the patches of pink skin on his arm. But when pale sores erupted on his body and he lost sensation in his fingertips, a doctor issued the devastating diagnosis: Yadav had leprosy. 13 minutes ago

Entertainment

"The Enduring Beauty of Memory: combines personal stories from Bradenton-area residents with scientific information about the workings of memory, how it is built and how it can be lost. PHOTO PROVIDED

Sarasota Film Festival premieres locally made film in Bradenton

The locally produced documentary "The Enduring Beauty of Memory" gets its world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center Friday

Lakewood Ranch

Vanessa Pederson examines a Two Rosa Clara wedding gown at the Brides Against Breast Cancer boutique in Lakewood Ranch.JAMES A. JONES JR./Bradenton Herald

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

Wedding gowns center a profitable business plan for nonprofit Center for Building Hope. 1 hour ago

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