On Friday, the GOP failed to select a speaker in its third vote. Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) was again among a limited number of Republicans who prevented …
Former Republican state lawmaker Joe Harding of Ocala, the sponsor of Florida's controversial law limiting discussions of gender and sexuality in public schools, was sentenced to …
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 …
On Thursday, Republican Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse announced he has filed to seek re-election to the District 7 seat next November.
On Wednesday, Manatee County dedicated a new dog park and playground in honor of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The naming of the park was controversial as many residents had …
When it comes to guitar-slinging sorcery with style, Samantha Fish is in a class all her own. The multi-award-winning Missouri-born performer has made a career out of boldly inhabiting the …
These are not good days for democracy. Or decency. Hamas, a group of Islamist militants/resistance fighters/terrorists (pick your appellation) won a majority in the Palestinian Parliament and …
Have you ever ridden on an airboat? I have, several times. I think it’s one of those quintessential Florida experiences, like acquiring your first machete, confronting your first flying …
Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Manatee County to announce its inclusion in the expansion of Project Protect. The program provides doorbell cameras to …
Roughly one month after commissioners appointed him to the county’s uppermost leadership role, Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop has filled his administrative. Salaries for top officials …
As the spooky season trudges on, join us this week for a spine-tingling journey through the Gulf Coast's most chilling haunted tales. Unleash the madmen, awaken the ghosts, and brace yourself for more hair-raising stories. Happy haunting.
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously approved an agreement to convey approximately nine acres of county-owned property on the site of the Powel …
In the latest dispatch of things that don't pass the smell test in Manatee County, I'd like to draw your attention to your county commissioners’ efforts to outsource HR to one of their buddies. …
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 …
Much to the liking of many Manatee County residents frustrated with their elected officials, four of the seven seats on the county commission are on the ballot in 2024. This …
On Friday, American Stage's production of Paula Vogel's 2015 Tony-Award-winning play Indecent opened to a full house in downtown St. Pete.
To know the key to Bruce Hornsby’s success, look no further than a self-described desire to, “…improve, evolve, change, and grow.” That was the goal when he made what became …
After a nearly eight-week delay, Manatee County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a long-discussed permanent housing project for homeless and at-risk of homelessness veterans. …
Last week, TBT reported on "Real Manatee County Conservatives," an Astroturf group that was sending unsolicited emails to Manatee County residents which appeared to be running cover for some county …
Last July, the Florida Commission on Ethics finally voted to adopt a draft order affirming an Administrative Law Judge's recommended order regarding ethics violations by …