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Best November Podcasts/Streaming Shows

For one such as me, who doesn’t partake in any winter activities other than drinking hot toddies and making the occasional snow angel, I mostly spend the cold months binging on podcasts, movies …
by Jared Rasic
2 days ago
A public-interest alliance in 2018 urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto legislation making it harder for citizens to reach Supreme Court review of constitutional amendments. (Photo: CD Davidson-Hiers/Florida Phoenix)

Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass constitutional amendments

While the constitutional amendments on recreational cannabis and abortion rights both received strong support on Election Day, getting 56% and 57%, respectively, they both failed to become law …
by Mitch Perry
2 days ago
June Bunch

Weekend Sounds: Nov. 8-10

It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
Staff Report
3 days ago

Election Results: Six State Constitutional Amendments Before Voters in the 2024 General Election

Six proposed state constitutional amendments were on Florida voters’ General Election ballots this year, and voters approved two of the measures. Constitutional amendments require 60 percent …
by Dawn Kitterman
4 days ago
More local news
Walter Wilson Council is the 2024 Inductee of the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame
Walter Wilson Council was born on September 12, 1920, in the Palm View area of Northern Manatee County.  His parents, Charles and Verter, were farmers.  Walter worked on the farm with his …
Manatee Farm City Week
2 days ago
Free Personal Document Shredding at the Clerk's Community Shred Day on November 16
Residents are invited to take advantage of safely and securely shredding their personal documents for FREE at the Clerk's Community Shred Day on Saturday, November 16, 2024, …
Manatee County Clerk of the Court
2 days ago
Red Tide Status Update: 11/16/24
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 51 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. Satellite imagery (NOAA, …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
2 days ago
This Week in Local Government: 11/10/24
This week, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee County School Board, and the Manatee County Planning Commission will be is session. All local government offices are …
by Dawn Kitterman
4 days ago
Manatee County Voters Approve Both Local Referendums
Manatee County voters cast their ballots to approve two proposed local referenda on Tuesday. The measures needed at least 60 percent approval to pass. Optional School Board Millage …
by Dawn Kitterman
4 days ago
West, Whitaker, and Cornwell Win in Palmetto Races
In the non-partisan race for Mayor of Palmetto, farmer and ag teacher Daniel West easily defeated former Manatee County Commissioner and Palmetto City Councilman Charles Smith …
Staff Report
4 days ago
Opinions
Guest Opinion
Turning Piney Point from Legacy Pollution to a Potential Sanctuary
Piney Point is currently on track for closure by 2026. The long-term plan involves stabilizing the site, and then the priority should be for it to be permanently sealed and never used again. This …
by Sari Lindroos-Valimaki
2 days ago
opinion
Florida Industrial Fish Farming Comments needed by November 25
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to issue a modified NPDES permit to Ocean Era, LLC (current permit number FL0A00001). The draft modified NPDES permit authorizes the discharge of …
by Glenn Compton
2 days ago
EarthTalk: EV Transition and the Economy?
According to the S&P Global Motility Forecast, EV sales have surged so substantially over the past two decades that about 50 percent of the vehicles on the road by 2040 are projected to be …
4 days ago
COMMENTARY
Commentary
Florida beach town faces explosive fight over ethanol plant
Because I grew up in Florida’s white-sand Panhandle, I consider myself a connoisseur of our most beautiful beaches. Trust me when I tell you the ones in Fernandina Beach are quite lovely …
by Craig Pittman
2 days ago
A Thank You to All Who Supported My Campaign for Mayor of Bradenton
To My Family, Friends and numerous supporters: I am sorry we did not make it across the goal line for a new beginning in the City of Bradenton. I thought I did everything possible to inform our …
by Bill Sanders
2 days ago
Sunday Favorites: Midnight and Milton Passes Here to Stay
Hurricane Milton reshaped Florida’s coast, enhancing Midnight Pass and creating a new waterway in Charlotte County. Locals celebrated with a boat parade and named the new passage, located on Manasota Key near Stump Pass, “Milton Pass” in honor of the storm’s impact.
By Merab Favorite
Sunday, November 3
Obituaries
Onrique Brinson
Onrique Demetrius "Meechie' Brinson passed away on October 26, 2024, at the age of 56, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on June 10, 1968, in Toombs County, Lyons, Georgia, he was a cherished son, father, …
3 days ago
Gloria Tallman
Gloria Tallman passed away at age 93 at Lakewood Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Gloria was a loving and dedicated wife to her husband …
3 days ago
Elijah Frazier
Elijah Daunte Frazier, 21, passed away on October 30, 2024. He was born in Bradenton, Florida, on December 15, 2002, to Rod and Janet (Kaiser) Frazier. He was an Assistant Manager at Jiffy Lube. …
3 days ago
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TBT Podcasts
podcast
In this week's episode, TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman discuss the local results of Tuesday's election.
4 days ago
The Bradenton Times Podcast
In our final candidate interview before Election Day, Sari Lindroos-Valimaki joins Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss her campaign for Manatee County Commission District 7 (At-Large). You can …
Wednesday, October 30
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Sports & recreation

Lamont Appreciative of Advice from Coaches and Managers

Gene Lamont is one of the most brilliant baseball minds in southwest Florida. As a senior baseball fan, I can’t remember a time when I didn't know Lamont wasn’t in a uniform for an …
by Don Laible
5 days ago

The Biofile: Nikita Kucherov

Status : Tampa Bay Lightning right wing since 2013 had his most productive year last season, scoring 44 goals with 100 assists in 81 games. Considered one of the best players in the world, he won the …
by Scoop Malinowski
5 days ago

Gonzales In Mix For Pirates Opening Day Lineup

Nick Gonzales’ play during the 2024 MLB season must have him on Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton’s shortlist as the starting second baseman in 2025. As a sport that lives and …
by Don Laible
Tuesday, October 29
Arts & Entertainment

Police/Sting Tribute to Play MPAC

Brand New Day, a tribute to Sting & The Police, comes to the Manatee Performing Arts Center Tuesday, November 12, with two performances (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) Brand New Day …

Staff Report
2 days ago
Travel, Food, and Wine

The Marriot Resort & Spa is the new crown jewel among Manatee accommodations

I was recently invited to spend an evening at the new Marriott Resort & Spa in Palmetto. The hotel is adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, providing Manatee County with a 5-star …
by Mitch Maley
Thursday, October 31
Theater Review

Jennifer, Who is Leaving at Urbanite

Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota recently presented the regional premiere of Morgan Gould's dark comedy Jennifer, Who is Leaving . On a snowy Sunday night along a rural …
by Mitch Maley
Tuesday, October 29

Lynyrd Skynyrd to Headline the Bradenton Gulf Islands Hurricane Relief Concert

Tickets are on sale for a special one-night-only benefit concert, Rock ‘N’ Support, featuring Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd, with special …
Staff Report
Tuesday, October 29
ICYM - In Case You Missed It
opinion
We do not cover island races and rarely cover island issues because AMI's unique economic ecosystem allows it to support multiple independent publications that do good work. Joe Hendricks of the AMI …
by Mitch Maley
Friday, November 1
opinion
The EPA recently approved a demonstration project that uses phosphogypsum in road construction. The public comment period on the project is through Nov. 8th.  Comments can be submitted …
by Glenn Compton
Friday, November 1
A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals (FCCs), which are chemicals that come into contact with foods during manufacturing, packaging or transportation. Notable …
Thursday, October 31
opinion
Roswell, New Mexico, isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find underwater, but that’s exactly what happened this October. Record-breaking rains overwhelmed the desert town , …
by A.J. Schumann
Tuesday, October 29
opinion
On Tuesday, outgoing Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge made a surprise motion in the closing minutes of the Manatee County Commission meeting to fire County Attorney Pamela D'Agostino. Many people …
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, October 26
Interesting News

The election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?

The lame-duck period in the US is longer than in other Western democracies, which tend to make the transition over a period of just days.

Jordan Cash, Michigan State University, The Conversation
Yesterday at 2:06 PM

Solving traffic congestion: A greener way to get there

(BPT) - If you've ever been caught in a seemingly endless traffic jam, you've no doubt wondered why there isn't a better way. In many cities across the country, especially New York and Los Angeles, …
Yesterday at 2:01 PM

Groundbreaking Research Helps Dogs Communicate with Words

(BPT) - Imagine a world where your dog could tell you exactly what they want — not through barks, tail wags, or pawing at the door, but by using words. With grant funding from Purina, the …
Yesterday at 1:05 PM
Florida report

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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
On a road trip to Indiana, Gov. Ron DeSantis reflected on Tuesday’s General Election outcomes and the future of his career. The governor spoke to students and alumni Friday afternoon at the …
Jay Waagmeester (via Florida Phoenix)
4 hours ago
Advancements in AI technology and the changing “information environment” undoubtedly influenced how campaigns operated and voters made decisions in the 2024 election, an elections and democracy …
Paige Gross (via Florida Phoenix)
7 hours ago
A federal judge has ruled that part of Florida’s 2023 law restricting union organizing by state and local employees is unconstitutional, saying it unreasonably impairs collective bargaining …
Jay Waagmeester (via Florida Phoenix)
Yesterday at 4:47 PM
In a ruling that could have widespread ripple effects for hospitals across the state, a Tallahassee appeals court has blocked the state from clawing back Medicaid payments from hospitals that …
Christine Sexton (via Florida Phoenix)
Yesterday at 4:18 PM