By Melanie Marquez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Oct. 9--A former city councilman called mayoral candidate Bill Evers Monday night and admitted to creating the domain name, www.wayneposton.com [http://www.wayneposton.com], which directed users to Evers' campaign site.

By Melanie Marquez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Sep. 13--BRADENTON -- Most of the girls who visited the Bradenton Fire Department on Wednesday aren't old enough to remember 9/11, but they've learned about the attacks in school and wanted to thank local public safety workers.

By Melanie Marquez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Aug. 11--MANATEE -- While a record number of beaches nationwide were temporarily closed or had a swimming advisory in 2006, Manatee County beaches fared well in comparison to other Florida counties, according to a national report released this week.

By Melanie Marquez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Aug. 4--A state-appointed review team will assess operations at the Sarasota Family YMCA, examining how the group handles its work as a contractor for the Florida Department of Children and Families.

By Melanie Marquez, The Bradenton Herald, Fla. Aug. 4--BRADENTON -- Nine-year-old Justice Williams concentrated Wednesday morning as she used a needle to sew a yellow thread through an orange piece of felt.