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As the Publisher of The Bradenton Times, I wanted to express my thanks to our readers, our advertisers and especially the employees of The Bradenton Times for making this product a success. Starting any business is difficult. Starting a new business in the worst recession is challenging. Creating a new model for news and community information goes beyond description. Here's a look at where we're headed in 2012. more»

If for the last thirty years you have been working for the same salary with no insurance, no benefits, no sick leave or vacations, no right to organize and no overtime, then you probably pick tomatoes in Florida for a living. It's also likely you live in poverty. more»

This week, protesters continued to organize and share information related to the cause. Open forums were held on topics such as credit unions as alternatives to traditional commercial banking. The group said in a statement on their website, that while the media has shined a light on some of the abuses endured by protesters, overall they have received overwhelming support and solidarity.  
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More than a hundred protestors lined up along Bayfront Park in Sarasota for the continued protest of our country's financial system last Saturday. The movement, which began with an "occupation" of the Bank of America building in downtown SRQ the week before, is quickly gaining momentum with Occupy demonstrations having now occured in over 1,500 cities in the past month. more»

Contributing Photographer Dale Ann Clancy narrowly escaped Occupy Times Square with her freedom. Clancy was cuffed by NYPD after an overflowing crowd (and desire for the best shot) pushed her into the street. Fortunately, police let her go once she was able to offer her press credentials, but Clancy's impression was that the demonstration was much less organized than Zuccotti Park, where protestors received training on safe and effective civil disobedience. more»

With so much attention given to breast cancer and other diseases affecting women, prostate cancer is not always given the attention it deserves. However, September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a local group of physicians from WellSpring Oncology is shining a spotlight on this all too unspoken disease by inviting the community to join the fight. more»

Few people can forget where they were on the morning of the September 11 events of 2001. But for a local sailor aboard the USS Enterprise when the first plane struck the tower in NYC, that morning (and what followed) remained seared into memory with an intensity few of us can imagine. In this special feature, he shares his story with our readers. more»

For nearly two years, Mary Miles experienced fainting spells. She never knew when they would strike; in her room, while out to dinner or simply just walking. Miles would start to feel ill and pass out where she stood. The 87-year-old Venice resident knew it had something to do with her heart, but no medication seemed to work in stopping the spells from occurring. At one point, her doctor even thought they were due to overmedication and reduced her dosages. But one episode of fainting landed her in the emergency room - and revealed the true culprit behind these attacks. more»

Florida’s immigrant rights groups remain skeptical about the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent announcement that it would review the cases of 300,000 persons currently in deportation proceedings. Even though, the new policy is a step in “the right direction” toward immigration reform, much remains unknown about the criteria DHS plans to use in this process, according to The Florida Immigrant Coalition. more»

Friday is almost here and there are plenty of family-friendly events going on this weekend, such as the superfun KidsArt exhibit on Friday night at ArtCenter Manatee! Enjoy some ethnic homemade cookies on Saturday and participate in an amazing wildlife experience on Sunday. Grab your safari hat, it's time for a wild Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!

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