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Manatee County Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff Andrew Butterfield opens the Special Meeting on the Impacts of Illegal Immigration to Manatee County

BOCC Talks Immigration with Other County Officials at Special Meeting

During a special meeting Tuesday, various community and local government members addressed Manatee County Commissioners about the impact that illegal immigration is having on the …
by Dawn Kitterman
2 hours ago
opinion

Manatee County officials solve the migrant crisis; guarantee election integrity in November

On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis again showed his true colors, appointing unqualified political hack James Satcher as our Supervisor of Elections instead of the infinitely more qualified alternative, …
by Mitch Maley
3 hours ago

FAA Rejects SRQ/New College Land Deal

The Federal Aviation Administration has rejected the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's controversial plan to sell a portion of its land to New College of Florida. "The …
Staff Report
4 hours ago

Florida appeals court: Phone conversations with law enforcement can be recorded without their consent

A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state's long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the …
by Vivienne Serret
7 hours ago
More local news
Parrish Neighborhood Inundated with "Sand Storms" from Nearby Development
WFLA News Channel 8 reported this weekend that dust storms from the construction of a housing development are blanketing a Parrish neighborhood, damaging property and decreasing …
Staff Report
6 hours ago
Two Dead in Boating Incident on Ward Lake
Officials are investigating a deadly boat crash in Manatee County after two bodies were found near the City of Bradenton's water treatment plant on Ward Lake. The Florida Fish …
Staff Report
7 hours ago
DeSantis says he’ll sign bill limiting challenges to school books by nonparents
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he will sign legislation restricting challenges to books in public schools, blaming “activist” teachers and others of making a “mockery” of …
by Michael Moline
8 hours ago
LWV School Board Notes: 4/9/2024
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …
by LWV Manatee County
3 days ago
A recent piece of electioneering mail received by some registered voters in Manatee County's District 3.
Area Voters Targeted by Political Consultant's Mail Strategy
As registered voters across Manatee County were checking their mailboxes in recent days, some found electioneering materials along with their usual postage.
by Dawn Kitterman
4 days ago
Commissioner James Satcher
DeSantis Appoints Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bowed to special interest pressure and appointed James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections despite Satcher's complete lack of relevant …
by Mitch Maley
5 days ago
Opinions
Opinion
DeSantis Signs Two Bills That Benefit Police at the Expense of Citizens
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 184 and HB 601 into law on Friday.  The latter prohibits civilian oversight boards (like the one established by the City of Bradenton) from investigating …
by Mitch Maley
4 days ago
EarthTalk: Spent Wind Turbine Waste
In the West Texas town of Sweetwater, about 40 miles west of Abilene on Interstate 20, there is a field filled to the brim with unwanted wind turbine blades.
5 days ago
opinion
Lobbying & Transparency Act
The Sarasota City Commission is considering an ordinance to regulate political lobbying in city hall known as the “Lobbying & Transparency Act”. When you say the words …
by Glenn Compton
Thursday, April 11
COMMENTARY
Sunday Favorites: Where and What was Pine Level?
Back when Manatee County was first formed, it was much larger than it is today. Early settlers in eastern Manatee, many living in the Peace River region were not happy that Manatee Village was identified as the county seat. They wanted a more centralized location, but where could it be?
by Merab Favorite
3 days ago
commentary
Kayakers on the Apalachicola River, via the Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
Again? For the third time, another company wants to drill in FL’s Apalachicola River floodplain
Every year in the spring, there’s an event called  Hands Across the Sand,  where people gather on Florida’s beaches to show their opposition to offshore oil drilling. This year, …
by Craig Pittman
5 days ago
commentary
Museum should display wetlands and other artifacts of a Florida that’s fast disappearing
Dear Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, I am writing to you about some ideas I had for one of your museums. As you know, Tallahassee is home to more than just the Florida State Capitol …
by Craig Pittman
Friday, April 5
Obituaries
Paul Atherton
PAUL R. ATHERTON (Ret. U.S. ARMY COL.) Born: 15 Jul 1921, Hanover, New Hampshire Death: 29 March …
Yesterday at 12:17 AM
Annie Cline
Annie Ruth Cline ("Nan" to her grandchildren), 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with …
Yesterday at 12:13 AM
Ellen Cogley
Ellen Cantrell Cogley passed away on April 4th 2024. She was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late John Horry Cantrell and Martha …
Yesterday at 12:11 AM
TBT Podcasts
This week, TBT editor Mitch Maley & local government reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss a broad array of local, state, and national issues while keeping you up to date on some major area events …
Thursday, April 11
TBT editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the latest episode of "The Real KVO" cartoon, the Florida Supreme Court's decision to affirm a strict abortion law and also …
Wednesday, April 3
COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS
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Sports & recreation

McCutchen Leading Way for New Look Pirates

With several new faces representing the present and future of the Pittsburgh Pirates, make no mistake, Andrew McCutchen remains the club’s leader. Now, at the start of his sixteenth MLB …
by Don Laible
Tuesday, April 9

Bradentucky Bombers to Host First Tournament

The Bradentucky Bombers are hosting our first-ever WFTDA-sanctioned roller derby tournament, Invadentucky, from April 20-21, 2024, at Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex. The two-day …
Staff Report
Tuesday, April 9

The BioFile: J.J. Wolf

J.J. Wolf is the 94th-ranked player on the ATP World Tour. He will compete in this week's Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ATP Challenger at Payne Park in Sarasota. Wolf's highest ranking so far was 39 …
by Scoop Malinowski
Saturday, April 6
Arts & Entertainment

The Gormander: SRQ's Top Mixologists Raise the Bar

It was a picturesque Sunday afternoon in paradise, and while I prefer to observe the whole day of rest aspect of the Sabbath, I was happy to be on the job covering Sarasota-Manatee …

by Mitch Maley
5 hours ago

The Gormander: Five Delicious Red Wines Under $20

Red wines can range spectacularly in price, and the dollars paid do not always correlate with the value received.  Most casual wine consumers stick to well-known grocery store brands when …
by Mitch Maley
5 days ago

Interview: Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney’s hit single, “Tennessee Orange,” had to be recorded under less-than-ideal circumstances. Shortly after releasing her 2022 debut EP, “Pistol Made of …
by Alan Sculley
Thursday, April 11

Music and Theatre Inclined Students Eligible for SCF Scholarships

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Performing Arts department will host its Annual Music and Theatre Scholarship Audition Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at SCF …
by State College of Florida
Thursday, April 11
ICYM - In Case You Missed It
opinion
In this week's poll, we asked TBT readers whether they approved of President Biden's handling of the crisis on our southern border. A whopping 92% of respondents did not.
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, April 6
Broadband is another term for high-speed internet. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), consumers should have access to download speeds of at least 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) …
Thursday, April 4
Opinion
In the interim between presidential elections, election fraud rhetoric has given way to the creation of apparatuses that could impede free and fair elections under the Orwellian guise of protecting …
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, March 30
In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions. JPMorgan Chase’s and State Street’s investment arms have both quit a …
Wednesday, March 27
Guest Commentary
My partner Jeffrey and I originally soft-opened Bunny & Pirates Bazaar in late 2017 as an eclectic coastal store with new, vintage, and repurposed items, beach and fishing gear, snacks, …
by Elizabeth Shore
Wednesday, March 27
Interesting News

New Musical Toy Collection Aims to Aid in Child Development

(BPT) - Tiny Love® is an award-winning global toy and baby products’ company that puts special emphasis on baby’s development. With Tiny Love’s new Tiny Rockers collection, …

11 hours ago

Into cafécore? It's the new trend for creating the coffee shop vibe at home

(BPT) - You may have heard of "-core" trends that center around a specific niche, like cottagecore (accessorizing your home like a lake house) or balletcore (a style that emphasizes elegance, ballet …
12 hours ago

6 maneras de oler más fresco, desde las axilas hasta los pies

(BPT) - Existe un dato curioso sobre el olor corporal. Este no se limita solo a sus axilas. Puede afectar todo su cuerpo, desde su axilas hasta sus partes íntimas... y más allá. …
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Bob Delaney - Undercover Film "Hiding in Plain Sight" Working Undercover in New Jersey as a State Trooper

Emmy Award winning director, Nick Nanton, interviews Bob Delaney. Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and NBA referee. Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers in two vastly different fields, from infiltrating the Mafia in the 1970s to becoming one of the NBA's most respected referees. In this episode, Bob opens up about his experience with post-traumatic stress and his passion for helping others overcome it.

State News
Quality Journalism for Critical Times WASHINGTON — Eleven U.S. House Republicans serving as impeachment managers delivered two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary …
Ariana Figueroa (via Florida Phoenix)
3 hours ago
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Miami Gardens Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced Tuesday that he is running for chairman of the Miami-Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, …
Mitch Perry (via Florida Phoenix)
4 hours ago
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The DeSantis administration plans to punish teachers and principals deemed to be exploiting public school book challenges to, in the governor’s view, …
Michael Moline (via Florida Phoenix)
5 hours ago
Quality Journalism for Critical Times WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky called on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign during a closed-door meeting of GOP lawmakers on …
Jennifer Shutt (via Florida Phoenix)
5 hours ago
Bonus web content
How to build, maintain and improve your credit
(BPT) - At first glance, building credit can seem like a challenge. How can you get the credit you need when you have little or negative credit history to start with? Don’t get discouraged, …
Today
Redefining grandparenthood: Finding success as an older, yet more involved, grandparent
(BPT) - Young parenthood is becoming a thing of the past. In 2021, the mean age of mothers giving birth for the first time was 27.3, a record high for the U.S. As a result, their parents are becoming …
Today
From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media
The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care. As the director of a plant diagnostic laboratory and expert on plant medicine, I help people manage their plants’ health
Nick Goltz, University of Connecticut, The Conversation
Yesterday at 3:01 PM
As storm season approaches, is your county a target for hail damage in 2024?
Roof Gnome ranked U.S. counties that are most at risk of hail damage in 2024 according to data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Sav Maive
Yesterday at 3:00 PM
From thousands to millions to billions to trillions to quadrillions and beyond: Do numbers ever end?
The number zero was a relatively recent and crucial addition − it allows numbers to extend in both directions forever. pixel_dreams/iStock via Getty Images Plus …
Manil Suri, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, The Conversation
Yesterday at 2:49 PM