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A sun halo captured the attention of people across Manatee County on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Here it is high in the sky at approximately 1pm, flanked on either side by the Manatee County Government parking garage and records building. The tower structure festooned with antennas and wiring is directly between the two buildings.
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Photos of halo around the sun over Bradenton

A thin layer of clouds and sunshine are combining to create an unusual scene in the sky over Bradenton...

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A volunteer plays the part of a pregnant crash victim during the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's triennial emergency disaster drill Wednesday. Approximately 250 people participated from Sarasota and Manatee County agencies as well as employees of the airport authority and other volunteers.
TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

Don't be alarmed: SRQ Airport holds disaster drill

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport holds an emergency disaster drill.

Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on April 16, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Juliana Guida's performance along the back line for Lakewood Ranch's girls soccer team this season was integral to the Mustangs' success. Lakewood Ranch reached the state final four for the second consecutive season and finished with a 23-1-1 record.

Business

ABOVE: President Barack Obama speaks during a tour of a classroom Wednesday at Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center in Oakdale, Pa., before speaking about the importance of jobs-driven skills training in a 21st Century economy. BELOW: The president is introduced by Vice President Joe Biden, left. Photos by ASSOCIATED PRESS

Obama, Biden tout job training in Pennsylvania

President Barack Obama joined Vice President Joe Biden in highlighting a refocused federal job-training initiative during a visit this afternoon to North Fayette Township.

Opinion

The city of Bradenton has a red-light camera at the intersection of Ninth Street West and Third Avenue West in downtown Bradenton.
MARC R. MASFERRER/Bradenton Herald

A fuzzy Florida law on rolling right turns on red at camera intersections

Since confusion runs rampant over whether Florida statutes allow rolling right turns on red, the issue needs some clarity.

Living

Asparagus wrapped in sliced ham with hollandaise sauce is perfect for Easter brunch. Photos by JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD

Easter ham is a great Southern tradition

The Southern tradition of serving ham at Easter is one of convenience. In the early days, the hams that were salted, smoked and dried in the fall were just ready to be eaten when the spring-time holiday arrived.

Entertainment

AMERICAN IDOL XIII: Sam Woolf performs on AMERICAN IDOL XIII airing Wednesday, April 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET / PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX. Copyright 2014 / FOX Broadcasting.

Sam Woolf will play Sarasota with 'American Idol' tour

The "American Idol Live!" tour will bring Bradenton''s Sam Woolf and nine other "Idol" finalists to the stage of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this summer.