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Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew dies

Reubin Askew, one of the most popular and effective governors in Florida history and a fiercely determined advocate for tax reform, racial equality, managed growth and ethical government, died early Thursday in Tallahassee. He was 85. 3 hours ago

• ACLU, gay couples seek Fla. marriage recognition 17 minutes ago

• White House withholds thousands of documents from Senate CIA probe, despite vows of help

• Florida Gov. Rick Scott backs in-state tuition for undocumented students

• Man-eating crocodile captured in Everglades

Local News

State considers Manatee County School District probe request

While Superintendent Rick Mills is pressing the state Inspector General for an investigation of past administration for malfeasance, the state is not jumping to open an investigation. 22 minutes ago

• Manatee Animal Services Board: We were 'misled' on Napier shelter mess

• Oneco Elementary teacher wins Manatee Educator of the Year Award

• Bradenton homeless center becomes hot-button issue for city council

• Manatee, Sarasota disagree on Tara Bridge as solution to University Parkway traffic woes

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Crime

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 13, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

• PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on March 12, 2014

• Lawyer: Bieber should return to Fla. for questions 1 minute ago

• At least 1 hurt in crash in Palmetto 1 hour ago

• Florida teen accused of poisoning teacher's drink 2 hours ago

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Sports

Bucs don't stop signing; McCown in, Revis out

After a busy first day of free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept up their frenzied pace Wednesday, signing quarterback Josh McCown to a deal that sure makes him look like a starter and releasing Darrelle Revis.

• Commentary | Denver Broncos will regret choosing Aqib Talib over Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

• Broncos get Ware; Bucs cut Revis; Decker to Jets 22 minutes ago

• Prep baseball | Palmetto lefty Tyler Bench no-hits Manatee in 1-0 victory

• Faried leads Nuggets over Magic 120-112

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Business

It Works! founder buys 680 acres in Myakka City

It Works! Global founder Mark Pentecost has purchased over 680 acres of land in Myakka City. This increases his holdings in the area to over 1,000 acres.

• Trade group: Americans spent $56 billion on pets 57 minutes ago

• Blake could be protected by House plan

• Sprint chairman says he'll start a price war if he can have T-Mobile

• Mall at University Town Center GM teases about Nordstrom

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Opinion

• Common Core vs. liberal arts

• Police officer earns thanks for assistance

• Obama budget request overspends on Pentagon

• Obama wrongly blamed for international crises

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Living

2014 Sarasota Film Festival kickoff party

The 2014 Sarasota Film Festival held its kickoff party Wednesday at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

• SW Fla. church offers drive-thru prayer 55 minutes ago

• Sodexo food service company pledges better meals 1 minute ago

• Stress disorder could qualify for medical pot 1 minute ago

• Bill to allow school staff to get insulin training 1 minute ago

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Entertainment

Music, parades, races and green beer abound in Manatee County this weekend

St. Patrick's Day celebrations abound around Bradenton.

• Sarasota Film Festival announces lineup

• 'Grapes of Wrath' opens in Sarasota

• Joan Rivers stands up in Sarasota

• Aaron Neville performs in Sarasota

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Lakewood Ranch

Gulf Coast Girl Scouts confront bullying

Girl Scouts learn how to combat bullying with game of life skills at Leadership luncheon in Lakewood Ranch.

• Manatee, Sarasota disagree on Tara Bridge as solution to University Parkway traffic woes

• Manatee women to be honored at luncheon Saturday

• Be Irish for a day at Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

• ComCenter at Lakewood Ranch to host art reception

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