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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. 40 minutes ago

• Dems, GOP test fall strategy in Florida House race 2 hours ago

• Investigators chasing 'every angle' on missing jet 13 minutes ago

• Big quake strikes off N. Calif., no tsunami threat 19 minutes ago

• Sarasota Film Festival premieres locally made film in Bradenton

Local News

Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

• Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

• Gallery | Manatee Sheriff's Office diver never knows what he will find 40 minutes ago

• Bradenton speedskaters grab share of medal treasure at local meet

• 'Traditional and biblical' Cortez Road Baptist turns 50

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Crime

Suspect arrested after chase in stolen car in Bradenton

A 19-year-old man driving a stolen car was arrested after he led deputies on a chase early Monday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 28 minutes ago

• Manatee deputy honored for helping save bicyclist hit by golf ball 43 minutes ago

• Bradenton pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint

• Manatee man shot in attempted Sunday robbery

• Dog killed in Bradenton house fire Saturday night

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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.

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

• Keselowski edges Junior on last lap in Las Vegas 2 hours ago

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

• Mercer tops FGCU in A-Sun final, 68-60 2 hours ago

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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

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• Florida political arms race revealed in 'small' election

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Opinion

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.

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Laughter and grief belong together

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

• A challenge to politicians to answer questions yes or no

• Kudos to Tesla Motors CEO for being environmentally friendly

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Living

Survey: Uninsured rate drops; health law cited

With just three weeks left to sign up under President Barack Obama health care law, a major survey tracking the rollout finds that the uninsured rate keeps going down. 13 minutes ago

• Hospital plans to set up inflatable colon display 50 minutes ago

• State oversight may tame California pot shops 54 minutes ago

• Dems, GOP test fall strategy in Florida House race 2 hours ago

• Immigration detainees continue hunger strike 3 hours ago

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Entertainment

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

• WBTT announces 2014-15 season

• Idina Menzel, 'Frozen' heat up pop charts

• Soap opera updates: Katie and Ridge admit their feelings for each other on 'B&B'

• Speaking Volumes: Men and women can worship tools

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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. 35 minutes ago

• Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

• Journalism Next: March 10, 2014

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

• Redskins' Darrell Green at SOLVE Maternity Homes fundraiser

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