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 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:38:17 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench webmaster@bradenton.com Widow seeks help to find husband's killer http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721097.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721097.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT As leaves fell in the fall of 2006, Brenda Fields visited the grave of her husband, Rufus Fields Jr. - shot to death in his car one year earlier by an unidentified gunman. Cortez fishing village drew a crowd for a reunion of its founders' descendants http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721148.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721148.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT <strong><span class="briefs-section-head">CORTEZ</span></strong> In throwback to whistle-stop campaigning, Parrish residents get glimpse of candidates http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721106.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721106.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:21 EDT Longtime Parrish resident Ann Lyon recalled the enthusiasm when her mother saw Harry Truman campaigning from a train car in his bid for the presidency in 1948. On Saturday, Lyon got the chance to experience the same fervor of an old-fashioned political rally. Two arrested after fight near July 4 party http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721054.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721054.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT MANATEE - A fight over a speeding car Friday left a man with a cut on his chest, a stab wound in his arm and a cut nose and ear, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported. Government calendar http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720970.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720970.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT <strong><span class="briefs-subhead">Monday</span></strong> Police Blotter http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720895.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/720895.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT <strong><span class="briefs-subhead">Bradenton</span></strong> 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. 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? 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. 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. 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. Developers fear county could impose ever higher impact rates http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721155.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721155.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT Dick Hubbard and his family are just about ready to start building an $8 million, 40-lane bowling center in Lakewood Ranch. Salmonella probe focuses on peppers http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721107.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721107.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT Main ingredients in fresh salsa such as jalapeno, cilantro and Serrano peppers have become the lead suspects in a salmonella outbreak initially blamed on certain types of raw tomatoes. Luck key to rebuilding I-75 http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721109.html http://www.bradenton.com/local/story/721109.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:42 EDT Meticulous planning.