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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 3 hours ago

• Conn. shooter's dad: 'You can't get any more evil' 13 minutes ago

• Injured Florida skydiver says he'll jump again 13 minutes ago

• Investigators chase 'every angle' in missing jet 13 minutes ago

Local News

Manatee deputy honored for helping save bicyclist hit by golf ball

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Edward Poelsma was named February Deputy of the Month after he helped save the life of a woman who had been knocked off her bicycle by a stray golf ball.

• 21st Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes set Saturday

• Bradenton speedskaters grab share of medal treasure at local meet

• Lakewood Ranch-based Center for Building Hope ventures into business world 3 hours ago

• 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.

• Sharpton leads march over 'stand your ground' law 22 minutes ago

• Sarasota deputies looking for man missing from Venice home 1 hour ago

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

• Woman dies after crashing minivan into St. Petersburg pond, landing on submerged car 3 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 2 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

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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 1 hour ago

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Living

'Traditional and biblical' Cortez Road Baptist turns 50

Cortez Road Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary next weekend with a grand festival, including a visiting evangelist, Southern Baptist gospel group and dinner. 3 hours ago

• Court won't hear dispute over 'boobies' bracelets 13 minutes ago

• Survey: Uninsured rate drops; health law cited 13 minutes ago

• Holder: Heroin an 'urgent public health crisis' 17 minutes ago

• Yardsmart: Secret life of St. Paddy's peas 17 minutes ago

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Entertainment

• Pistorius vomits during graphic testimony 2 minutes ago

• Utah polygamous family says going on TV liberating 13 minutes ago

• Marvel expands Infinite with 'Ultimate Spider-Man' 13 minutes ago

• 'Band of Brothers' vet William Guarnere dies at 90 13 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. 3 hours ago

• 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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