http://http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from en-us Copyright 2009 Bradenton.com Local 60 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:09:11 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench jluper@bradenton.com http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138218.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138218.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:58 EST A man convicted of the kidnapping, sexual battery and first degree murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia appealed for a new trial Wednesday through the Florida Supreme Court. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138238.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138238.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:35 EST MANATEE — The recession has slowed work on homes of needy families being aided by a local “home makeover” project, but with a fundraiser slated for next month, organizers are hopeful of continued progress. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138244.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138244.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:41 EST MANATEE — Greg Steube, U.S. Army veteran, attorney and eldest son of Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube, on Wednesday announced his candidacy for state representative. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138249.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138249.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:18 EST ELLENTON — Focused and determined, Jeremy Barrett and Caydee Denney dazzled onlookers with effortless throws during their figure skating practice session Wednesday at the Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138343.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138343.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:34 EST MANATEE — From the Red Cross to Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Literacy Council of Manatee County, the economic downturn is impacting the availability of volunteers. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138339.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138339.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:57 EST BRADENTON — Impact fees are charged on new construction to pay for new roads and additional public services needed because of the development. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138242.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138242.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:58 EST BRADENTON — The attorney of a man accused in the death of Janice Fore claims his client was coerced into giving incriminating statements about his reported involvement in the slaying. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138256.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138256.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00 EST MANATEE — The sunshine state took a break Wednesday as dark clouds ahead of a cool front blew over Manatee County, dropping a small measure of rain. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1139564.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1139564.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:04 EST MANATEE — The economic slump has slowed construction of new homes and commercial buildings, sparking discussions on ways to stimulate growth among developers and builders. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138258.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138258.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:34 EST ONECO — Joan Medlin might blush at what’s being said about her. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138239.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1138239.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:34 EST BRADENTON — Parents interested in their kindergartners attending Rowlett Magnet School for Communication and the Performing Arts are invited to experience the programs offered in two sessions. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135026.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135026.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:28 EST MANATEE — If state legislators agree on the numbers released Tuesday, Manatee County schools do not have to make any more budget cuts. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135030.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135030.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:03 EST SARASOTA — Bradenton’s Judy Brooks, a member of Church on the Ranch in East Manatee, drove to Sarasota to show her support for Israel, which is engaging Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135036.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135036.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:28 EST ANNA MARIA — Proposed changes to the land use regulations for the Pine Avenue retail, office and residential district brought out a crowd to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134559.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134559.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:34 EST EAST BRADENTON — Victoria Velasquez-Estrada said it’s important to be a role model. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134979.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134979.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:59 EST BRADENTON — If you’re looking to pick up some fresh vegetables or hear some live music, then downtown is where you need to be this weekend. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134988.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1134988.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:03 EST VENICE — In a ceremony rich in pageantry and deep in meaning, Catholics from across the 10-county Diocese of Venice attended the Opening Mass on Tuesday commemorating the beginning of a “Year of Celebration.” http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1133830.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1133830.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:09 EST MANATEE — Overcome with emotion, Sheriff Brad Steube took the oath of office Tuesday morning for the first time as an elected sheriff. http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135009.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135009.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:58 EST http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135017.html http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1135017.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:28 EST Author Thomas Wolf created a remarkable piece of literature in “You Can’t Go Home Again.” Anyone who believes those words has never seen a large basket of dirty laundry carried above two human legs waiting at the back door. Home from school, work, long absence, vacation, trouble — for whatever reason, most of us are comforted in knowing there is a place where “they have to take you in.”