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Pedestrian hit by thrown object along local street
PALMETTO -- A 49-year-old man had an object thrown at him from a passing truck as he walked alongside 2nd Avenue West, the sheriff’s office reports.
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COLUMNISTS
Bradenton makes American Style Magazine's Top 25 Cities list
The old cemetery is past the new subdivisions, the road-widening project on U.S. 301 and the flashing light at County Road 675.
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Vocalist, dance squad take fair talent show honors
MANATEE Allie Leydon’s dreams for a shot at country music fame in Nashville got a big boost Sunday as her display of talent took first-place honors at the Manatee County Fair’s annual talent show.
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There's just no place like our hometown
The longer you spend here, the more you learn about Bradenton. And the more you find to love and appreciate about our remarkable community.
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JOAN KRAUTER
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My assignment: What's your community newspaper and Web site doing to remain essential to Bradenton residents in the 21st century?
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Stories behind those famous names
Most people who move to Bradenton soon learn the city was named after an early settler in the area, Dr. Joseph Braden.
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Landmarks help define our community
Landmarks are often used when giving people directions how to find some place. The most prominent, yet low-key, landmark of Bradenton is the riverfront that forms the northern boundary of this community of about 53,600.
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Local arts scene enjoys growing reputation
Spend an afternoon navigating through the heavens at the South Florida Museum's Bishop Planetarium. Take a stroll through the colorful galleries of ArtCenter Manatee. Trek down to the Village of the Arts for an adventurous artwalk. Enjoy a delightful musical produced by the award-winning...
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High school football has a proud tradition
High school football in Bradenton, where to start? How about the recent NFL Draft, where history was made when two Manatee County standouts were taken in the first round: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of Lakewood Ranch High (No. 16) and Mike Jenkins of Southeast High (No. 25).
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Anglers can't throw a lure without hitting water
Anglers can't throw a lure without hitting water The self-proclaimed title, "Fishing Capital of the World," says enough. Florida boasts 1,200 miles of coastline and another 10,000 miles of rivers and streams. But Manatee County, in particular, has it all.
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Local golfers have many options in links heaven
You don't have to chip like Phil Mickelson or drive like Tiger Woods to find a golf course in Bradenton and the surrounding area that fits your game.








