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The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Baltimore Orioles at McKechnie Field in Bradenton on Monday. PHOTO BY JOAN KRAUTER/Bradenton Herald

Baltimore Orioles come to Bradenton to take on Pittsburgh Pirates

Check out the photos and tweets from McKechnie Field in Bradenton.

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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House No. 3 on the Anna Maria Island tour is owned by Jennifer and Shawn Kaleta, 101 Willow Ave., Anna Maria Island. The beachfront cottage was completed in 2013 by the owner/builder. It is the former Moss property, originally built in 1922. PHOTO PROVIDED

21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes 2 hours ago

Crime

Stephen Aaron, credit card fraud, bond forfeitures, no bond.

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

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

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.

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.

Opinion

A challenge to politicians to answer questions yes or no

One afternoon, some of us old guys were standing out in the yard discussing the state of the union, as us old working guys do.

Living

New Florida residents from Ireland enjoy an afternoon at Polo Under the Palms in Lakewood Ranch. Mother and father, Lorna and Damian O'Riordan (general manager of the Sarasota Ritz Carlton), and their children Ben, Adam and Ema. KATHRYN MOSCHELLA/Bradenton Herald

Polo Under the Palms in Lakewood Ranch

Polo Under the Palms, held Saturday at the Sarasota Polo Club, was created by Jamie Uihlein, whose family bought the property that is Lakewood Ranch and who fought and beat cancer with the help of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. ...

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Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists.

Cornell president named new head of Smithsonian

A heart doctor and Ivy League university president who also plays the saxophone and flute was named the next leader of the Smithsonian Institution on Monday, combining his love of the arts and sciences at the world's largest museum and research complex... 18 minutes ago

Lakewood Ranch

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.

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