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1 hr ago | Patch.com

Man Reports Beating, Robbery 8 Days Later

A man told authorities he was beaten and robbed eight days ago at a Bradenton gas station but didn't come forward sooner because he didn't have a good description of the suspects, deputies said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Bradenton, FL

5 hrs ago | American Reporter

Port Manatee News

BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 6, 2011, 11:46am -- The Manatee County Port Authority - meeting abruptly amid a county commission debate over the legality of doing so - decided Tuesday morning to ask the port's attorney whether they can add a last-minute applicant to the "B" list of three finalists for the post of Port Manatee executive director to replace ... (more)

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Related Topix: Bradenton, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

Bradenton.com

Judge denies bond for Bradenton man accused of killing wife

A 41-year-old Bradenton man charged with stabbing his wife to death was denied bond Wednesday by a Manatee County judge.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Bradenton, FL

Bradenton.com

Rowlett charter plan opposed by district officials

Dozens of parents, teachers and administrators gathered Wednesday at Rowlett Magnet Elementary School to debate the merits of becoming a charter school.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Examiner.com

Thursday 5/23/13 7:30 p.m. concert honors more than fallen animal loving 10 year

Bradenton/Parrish, FL - When 10 year old Alexandra "Lexi" Brown was killed this past January by her father it tore apart her friends and family; the story shocked and saddened members of the animal rescue world as well as the general community.

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Related Topix: Bradenton, FL, Parrish, FL

The Miami Herald

Deputy crashes patrol car, injures 2 others

A Tampa Bay area deputy totaled a patrol car and hospitalized two other drivers with minor injuries after authorities say she failed to stop for a red light.

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Bradenton.com

Key Manatee projects earn Scott's blessing

Gov. Rick Scott looked kindly on Manatee County in signing a record $74.1 billion state budget for 2013-2014 on Monday, approving a host of major projects that should be a boon to the area's economy.

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Related Topix: Rick Scott, US Governors, Sarasota, FL, Bradenton, FL, Sarasota County, FL

Bradenton.com

Manatee duo offers state ideas to stifle welfare fraud

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office presented suggestions for stifling the growing welfare fraud problem to state officials Tuesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Tallahassee, FL, Criminal Defense Law

Bradenton.com

Sales tax the best option to pay for Manatee County's indigent health care

Raising the local option sales tax from one half cent to a full cent is coming up for a vote in a referendum in June.

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Bradenton.com

Manatee County official: 44th Avenue East road project to cost $112M

The 44th Avenue East road project will cost about $112 million, according to an official estimate presented Tuesday to Manatee County commissioners.

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Related Topix: Lakewood Ranch, FL

Tue May 21, 2013

Bradenton.com

Manatee County teen pregnancy prevention awards presented

The first Teen Pregnancy Prevention Recognition Awards were presented Tuesday by the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County in the Synovus Bank meeting room.

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Bradenton.com

Manatee relief groups funnel cash to Oklahoma tornado victims

Local emergency management and relief organizations are asking for cash donations in lieu of goods from residents who wish to aid victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

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Related Topix: Lakewood Ranch, FL

Bradenton.com

Manatee expert: Prepare now for hurricane season

Just 10 days before the start of hurricane season, most people in Manatee County are probably not prepared for a storm.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Tornado, Lakewood Ranch, FL, Bradenton, FL

Bradenton.com

Faces in business: Robert J. Armstrong

I enjoy what I am doing right now and can't think of anything else I'd like to do.

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Bradenton.com

Palmetto mobile food vendor fate to be settled in June

The Palmetto City Commission decided Monday night to discuss a mobile food vendor ordinance June 3 and the public is invited.

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Related Topix: Palmetto, FL

Anorak

Woman bites boyfriend's penis because he's not in the mood

TV would have you believe that it is always women who aren't in the mood for a bit of the other.

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Patch.com

Six Dogs Rescued From House Fire

Six dogs were rescued from a house fire on Palma Sola Boulevard, after roofers noticed smoking pouring from the burning home, according to firefighters.

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Related Topix: Fire, Bradenton, FL

Patch.com

Get Inspired to Climb Your Own Mountain

We all face challenges that can seem insurmountable. It's how we handle those challenges that defines us as people.

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Related Topix: Lakewood Ranch, FL, Hillsborough County, FL

Bradenton.com

Suspect in Mudgett slaying out of intensive care

Charges are imminent against a 41-year-old Bradenton man who police believe stabbed his wife to death and then knifed himself Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Bradenton, FL

Mon May 20, 2013

Bradenton.com

No-Kill Column: Vet, Manatee coalition save abused dog Lady

Second in a series: "Happy Tails," based on true stories from Manatee County Animal Services and No Kill Manatee County.

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Related Topix: Tetanus, Health, Animal Rights