Bradenton.com: Local http://www.bradenton.com/local/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Bradenton.com en-us Copyright 2008 Bradenton.com Local 60 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:16:38 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench webmaster@bradenton.com Manatee's red, white & blue celebration http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720401.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720401.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:35 EDT They came by foot, by bike, by car and SUV, lining the riverbanks, perched on the guard rails, standing on the docks and even atop Manatee Memorial Hospital's new parking garage. Tougher times = higher crime? http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720400.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720400.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT Warren Hufty is a believer that tough economic times are turning law-abiding citizens into criminals. Equine encephalitis precautions urged http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720368.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720368.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT When it comes to his horses, Ed McAdam takes the adage "better safe than sorry" seriously. Man gets 7 months in jail cell fight http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720372.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720372.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:06 EDT An inmate in the Manatee County jail was sentenced to seven more months in jail Thursday after pleading no contest to a charge of battery on a detained person in connection with a jail fight. Stolen bicycle recovered after morning robbery http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720354.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720354.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT Sheriff's deputies are investigating an incident in which a couple were robbed of their bicycle by a group of men who attacked them in the 1300 block of 49th Avenue East, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported. PUBLIC RECORDS http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720369.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720369.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT The following parents are proud to announce the birth of their baby at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center: Happy Fourth – but watch the alcohol http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719522.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719522.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48 EDT The cities of Palmetto and Bradenton want you to enjoy tonight's riverfront fireworks. Nichols hits stage for LeRose benefit http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719483.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719483.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT Pamela Cain whispered "thank you" to country artist Joe Nichols as she shook his hand moments before he performed at a benefit concert for her grandchildren Thursday night at Joyland country music night club in southern Manatee. Woman killed in attempt to cross U.S. 41 http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719474.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719474.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:36 EDT A 47-year-old woman was fatally injured Wednesday when a pickup truck struck her as she tried to cross U.S. 41. Lawsuit filed on school crossing http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719499.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719499.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:06 EDT After more than 350 drivers received traffic citations at a school crossing zone in East Manatee in less than a year, a class action lawsuit has been filed on their behalf against the state of Florida. Bumper tomato crop turned into bummer http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719500.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719500.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:45 EDT As the salmonella outbreak wanes on, local growers lament the destruction of a once thriving tomato market. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" still a hit http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719526.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719526.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT It was the first song little Sarah Maddon could sing word for word, start to finish. It was 1984, she was 2, and her daddy, Joe, was managing a minor league baseball team in Peoria, Ill. Parrish reviving politics of past http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719485.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719485.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT A political event held aboard a flat car is Parrish's way of going back to the good old days. 2 vie for Bradenton Beach commission seat http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719387.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719387.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT Bradenton Beach's election qualifying period ended Thursday with three candidates making the cut for two seats on the city commission. Academics weigh in on hostage release http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719514.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719514.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:45 EDT The rescue of hostages Keith Stansell, and two other Americans leaves experts and political scientists wondering why, and even more so, why now? Stansell's family, friends recall five-year ordeal http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719527.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719527.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:45 EDT Kellie Coady got very little sleep since hearing the news that the father of her children, Keith Stansell, was rescued from being held by rebels in a Colombian jungle. Fun events on the Fourth http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719487.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719487.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT Looking for something to do this holiday? See our picks below. Fourth of July closings http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719385.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/719385.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:35 EDT <strong><span class="briefs-subhead">Buses</span></strong> Hostage's ex-wife in Sarasota 'excited' at the news http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/718857.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/718857.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:30 EDT SARASOTA - Kellie Coady has slept little since hearing the news that the father of her children, Keith Stansell, was rescued from rebels in a Colombian jungle. BPD could eliminate top officer positions http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/717531.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/717531.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:06 EDT Several high-level officers with the Bradenton Police Department are facing the possibility of losing their jobs by next June. Kitten loses legs, gains new life http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/717637.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/717637.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:04 EDT Ariel, a 3 month-old kitten at the Humane Society of Manatee County, first lost her hind feet due to birth complications. Budget woes affected flag sales and fireworks http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720366.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720366.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT Think you saw fewer American flags Friday than you're used to seeing on the Fourth of July? Is Crist angling for McCain VP nod? http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720399.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720399.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT In just the past two weeks, Gov. Charlie Crist has reversed himself on offshore oil drilling, made national news with an historic Everglades land deal to buy U.S. Sugar, and announced his engagement to his glam girlfriend of nine months for a fall wedding. Sarasota-based black GOP group claims MLK http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720367.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720367.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 EDT A black Sarasota-based black Republican group has put up billboards in Florida and South Carolina saying the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican, a claim that black leaders say is ridiculous.