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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. 6 minutes ago

Business

Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill coming to Mall at University Town Center

The Cheesecake Factory is coming to the new Mall at University Town Center, the new mall being built on the Manatee-Sarasota county line. 48 minutes ago

Opinion

PAUL VIDELA/pvidela@bradenton.com Northbound cars exit eastword on University Parkway from Interstate 75.

Time to improve University Parkway, I-75 interchange

The heavily congested University Parkway-Interstate 75 interchange should be a high priority on the Florida Department of Transportation list of vital improvements. It isn't.

Living

NTSB releases preliminary report on Fla. jet crash

Investigators say the bodies of a pilot and a doctor were lost after a Mexico-bound medical flight crashed into the Atlantic off South Florida. 12 minutes ago

Entertainment

The Clock House at the Heidelberg Project in Detroit is destroyed by what officials said was a suspicious fire, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. It was the eighth blaze in eight months to hit the world-famous art installation on the city’s east side. The suspicious fire tore through the Clock House, near Elba Place and Ellery, about 10:50 p.m. Sunday, according to Battalion Chief Edward Voss. The house is the fifth building to be destroyed by a suspicious fire this year. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

Another house burns at Detroit Heidelberg Project

Another structure that is part of Detroit's Heidelberg Project outdoor art installation has been destroyed by what officials said was a suspicious fire. 12 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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