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2 NYC buildings collapse in explosion, 2 dead

A thunderous explosion that may have been caused by a gas leak flattened two East Harlem apartment buildings Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring 18 and leaving an undisclosed number missing. 4 minutes ago

• Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew, 85, hospitalized 1 hour ago

• Sandusky's wife: Victims manipulated over money 4 minutes ago

• Sex trade in eight cities worth nearly $1 billion, study says 1 hour ago

• Republican Jolly wins Fla. congressional race

Local News

Manatee school board members ask state to investigate them

Manatee County School Board calls for state probe to focus on its members, too.

• Florida House committee OK's Rep. Steube's bill to let school officials carry guns on campus 2 hours ago

• Weather alert: Showers likely Wednesday in Bradenton in advance of cold front

• Joint Manatee-Sarasota transit system proposal stalled, official says

• Manatee County Commission to consider amendment affecting secondhand goods dealers

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 12, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 11, 2014

• Sheriff's divers search Manatee River for evidence in homicide 2 hours ago

• FLorida mom, boyfriend face charges after toddler's death

• Shooting investigation leads to burglary charge for Bradenton man

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Sports

Commentary | Revis deal realistic in current CB market, but Buccaneers not buying

Say this about Lovie Smith: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach knows how to silence a crowd. 10 minutes ago

• Palmetto's Andersen Racepark to host pro-am kart race to benefit All Children's Hospital

• SEC has long list of NCAA Tournament hopefuls

• 49ers acquire Jonathan Martin from Dolphins

• NASCAR changing qualifying after safety concerns

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Business

Blake Medical Center in Bradenton would be protected by Florida House plan

Three HCA trauma centers that are being challenged in court would be protected under a measure that advanced in the Florida House on Tuesday.

• Pottery Barn coming to new Mall at University Town Center

• Sprint chairman says he'll start a price war if he can have T-Mobile 1 hour ago

• March Madness will boost office morale, drop productivity, study says

• Business briefs: Halfacre Construction wins award for Manatee County building

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Opinion

• Girl's show of support appreciated

• Heather Hills board hurt by barrage of lawsuits

• Stand-your-ground law merits defense other laws

• No need to block school board hopeful from Twitter

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Living

Irish favorites for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, and that's certainly cause for celebration for most.

• Dry-rub steak with chimichurri sauce

• Spiced peach, graham cracker and oat crisp a satisfying dessert

• Cabernet sauvignon, the royalty of wines

• Fishing for flavor: Look to the sea for dinner possibilities during Lent

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Entertainment

Two new ways to support Bradenton's 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf

Two Bradenton businesses offer new ways to show support for "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf.

• Video: Watch Justin Bieber's defiant deposition

• Pistorius trial: Police conduct faces scrutiny 4 minutes ago

• Denver museum pays off Super Bowl art wager 4 minutes ago

• 3-year theory: Big renewal deal for 'Big Bang' 15 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Be Irish for a day at Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Irish Celitc Festival at Lakewood Ranch to feature 5K race, Lucky Dog Parade.

• ComCenter at Lakewood Ranch to host art reception

• A fourth Starbucks coming to University Park

• SMR Farms thrives among big growth in Lakewood Ranch

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

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