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Woman dies after crashing minivan into St. Petersburg pond, landing on submerged car

A woman died early Monday after she drove her minivan into a retention pond off 28th Street North near Roosevelt Boulevard, authorities said. 3 hours ago

• 5 things to watch Monday at the Florida Legislature

• Conn. shooter's dad: 'You can't get any more evil' 10 minutes ago

• Injured Florida skydiver says he'll jump again 10 minutes ago

• Investigators chase 'every angle' in missing jet 5 minutes ago

Local News

Gallery | Manatee Sheriff's Office diver never knows what he will find

Capt. Brian Schnering prepares to dive into a Palmetto pond in search of a child after a report of a possible drowning. No child was found. 31 minutes ago

• Weather alert: Cold front heading towards Bradenton, Tampa Bay 3 hours ago

• 21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

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

• Bradenton's We The Kings builds music career

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Crime

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

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Woman in car with Justin Bieber when he was arrested in Miami Beach sues newspaper 50 minutes ago

• Sharpton leads march over 'stand your ground' law 1 hour ago

• Sarasota deputies looking for man missing from Venice home 2 hours ago

• Deputies looking for man missing from Bradenton assisted living facility 2 hours ago

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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.

• Baltimore Orioles come to Bradenton to take on Pittsburgh Pirates 3 hours ago

• Commentary | Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be active in free agency

• Keselowski edges Junior on last lap in Las Vegas

• FSU falls to No. 7 Syracuse, hurting Seminoles' shot NCAA Tournament at-large bid

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Business

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.

• 21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

• Anna Maria Island Home Tour

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Opinion

Holy Molé, a reader favorite, returns to Herald comics pages

Holy Molé returns to the Bradenton Herald in the funnies, seven days a week.

• A challenge to politicians to answer questions yes or no

• Kudos to Tesla Motors CEO for being environmentally friendly

• Put nutritional labels on beer, wine and all alcohol

• Carl Hiaasen: Florida's IQ exam fails test of justice 2 hours ago

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Living

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. ...

• 'Traditional and biblical' Cortez Road Baptist turns 50

• Holder: Heroin an urgent 'public health crisis' 5 minutes ago

• Survey: Uninsured rate drops; health law cited 5 minutes ago

• Court won't hear dispute over 'boobies' bracelets 5 minutes ago

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Entertainment

Miranda Lambert 'ready to rock' as she preps album

The good news? Miranda Lambert has completed her much anticipated, though somewhat overdue, fifth album. The bad news? You have to wait until June 3 for "Platinum," a full two years and eight months since her last LP. 5 minutes ago

• Jude Law, Judi Dench up for Olivier theater awards 5 minutes ago

• Sarkozy seeks publication ban on recordings 5 minutes ago

• Utah polygamous family says going on TV liberating 5 minutes ago

• 'Band of Brothers' vet William Guarnere dies at 90 5 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

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.

• Journalism Next's Brandon Hyunh

• Bradenton's We The Kings builds music career

• Women are empowered at International Women's Day celebration in Lakewood Ranch

• 'Leaning Tower of Pizza' can creation is award winner for Manatee architects

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