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Bennett Chambers, 8, of Rodgers Forge, Md., plays in the snow at Rodgers Forge Elementary School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun/MCT)

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Motorworks Brewing, 1014 Ninth St. W. in Bradenton, is scheduled to open a taproom and beer garden in late Spring, and a full-production brewery to open in the Fall. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Motorworks Brewing now looks to serve spirits

Motorworks Brewing will serve more than craft beer, if their liquor license is approved. 1 hour ago

Crime

Roberto Flores Bonilla, contempt of court, $3,000 bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 10, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

USA U-17's Luca De La Torre, at center, speeds ahead of Portugal's Bruno Pereira, left, during the 2013 Nike International Friendlies at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Late goal costs United States in Nike International Friendlies opener

Late goal costs United States in Nike International Friendlies opener

Business

The Cheesecake Factory, founded in Beveryl Hills, Calif., in 1978, will be coming to the new Mall at University Town Center. The $315 million mall is set to open Oct. 16, off of University Parkway and Cattlemen Road. Photos provided

Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill coming to Mall at University Town Center

Five of six restaurants for $315 million mall confirmed

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Manatee County Supervisor of Elections, Michael Bennett, pictured here talking to voters earlier this year. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

Florida errs with order creating barriers to absentee voting

Gov. Rick Scott's administration sparked an uproar when Secretary of State Ken Detzner ordered county elections supervisors to quit soliciting the return of absentee ballots at satellite sites instead of an elections office or branch.

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Stay on track to a more healthful holiday with these tips

We've officially survived Thanksgiving, but the looming holiday season battle of the bulge is still upon us. With holiday parties and cookie swaps on the horizon, it's easy to overlook calories and lose motivation this time of year. Here are 10 small...

Entertainment

This photo provided by courtesy of the Sundance Institute shows, from left, Ben Kweller, Billy Crudup, and Anton Yelchin, in a scene from the film, Rudderless," directed by William H. Macy. The film premieres at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The festival runs Jan. 16 - 26, 2014, in Park City, Utah.

Sundance announces 2014 premiere lineup

The Sundance Film Festival will premiere 117 independent feature films and 11 documentaries at its 30th anniversary next month — a lineup representing the 2014 fest's most prestigious films. 3 hours ago

Lakewood Ranch

Mold covers furniture in the Dominics' condo. The couple had to spend more than $30,000 on repairs and replacement of damaged items.PHOTO PROVIDED.

River Strand residents angry after new Lennar condos show mold

River Strand homeowners claim mold cost them thousands. Builder said it is their own fault.

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