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Officials: 20 whales spotted closer to shore

Twenty whales believed to be part of a pod found stranded in the Everglades this week were spotted Friday afternoon moving closer toward shore, a sign they may be reversing their earlier, positive course, wildlife officials said. 48 minutes ago

• Thieves again steal copper wire from Lakewood Ranch site

• FDOT lists $18.5M in improvements for East Manatee

• 'Ice Friday' bears down on Texas, much of Midwest

• Florida crossbow killer may have been driven by fear of deportation

Local News

Sarasota-Bradenton public transit use spikes

Manatee County enjoyed spike in public transporation during a five-year period in the 2000s, according to a national study.

• Myakka Christmas parade set for Saturday

• Manatee Commission OKs settlement, rezone for Robinson Farms

• Neal Homes recognizes young philanthropist at Manatee High School

• Bower, Horrigan appointed to Manatee Planning Commission

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 6, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• Manatee stolen car pursuit ends in arrest 3 hours ago

• Officials urge Manatee residents to beware of unlicensed contractors following arrests

• Florida crossbow killer may have been driven by fear of deportation

• FHP investigates 2 hit-and-run crashes in Manatee

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Sports

Manatee's Joe Kinnan steps down as athletic director

But the veteran head coach has no intention of leaving the Hurricanes' football team. 11 minutes ago

• Report: Mariners, Cano agree on $240 million deal 44 minutes ago

• US to play Ghana, Portugal, Germany at World Cup 11 minutes ago

• Texans fire coach Gary Kubiak 11 minutes ago

• Jameis Winston and Florida State now focus on football after no charges filed in sex assault case

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Business

Shirts and Stones brings bling to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Matt Vassallo knows about bling.

• Markets solid after strong US jobs data

• Sears to spin off Lands' End business

• Solid November jobs report could give economy jolt

• Manatee Commission OKs settlement, rezone for Robinson Farms

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Opinion

• Cut Medicare costs with prescription drug deal

• Florida teacher evaluation system 'ludricrous'

• Don't let the desperate Iranian mullahs off the hook

• Mary Sanchez: How not to think about the pension crisis

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Living

Pets of the week: Dec. 6

Adopt one of these cute pets from the Humane Society of Manatee County.

• Manatee-Sarasota's first breast cancer dragon-boat team to make debut

• On gardening: Ocean Breeze mix violas stunning in the cool season garden

• Save the date: Dec. 6

• Club meetings: Dec. 6

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Entertainment

New 'X-Men' movie coming in 2016

The "X-Men" franchise will get another boost in 2016 with the release of "X-Men: Apocalypse."

• Bradenton Blues Festival features giants of the genre

• Review: Manatee Player's 'Peter Pan' soars in Bradenton

• Best bets: Dec. 6-8

• 'Singin' in the Rain' suit auction postponed 11 minutes ago

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Lakewood Ranch

Manatee-Sarasota's first breast cancer dragon-boat team to make debut

Dragon-boat racing to benefit cancer survivors.

• Thieves again steal copper wire from Lakewood Ranch site

• Shirts and Stones brings bling to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

• Sarasota-Bradenton public transit use spikes

• FDOT lists $18.5M in improvements for East Manatee

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