In the spring of 1890, the U.S. government sent a warship packed with firepower to evict a tyrant whose rule had everyone in town walking on eggshells, terrified of his random outbursts. President Benjamin Harrison told Congress the whole military hullabaloo was totally justified and, frankly, a national necessity. Here's the story.
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge’s brother has filed a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against a Manatee County resident …
This week, our useful idiots on the Manatee County Commission backed up the dump truck and deposited another impressively large pile of manure onto the proverbial lawns of the citizens they are …
The Manatee Supervisor of Elections office is legally required to open the Manatee County School Board District 5 board position in the 2024 elections as of May 31. The office has not responded …
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 the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Kevin, the Cowardly Commissioner, used to represent District 3. But when he knew he couldn’t win, all he could do was flee; To Island residents and District 3, he is a disgrace; He …
The decision to convict Donald Trump is not just a legal event; it's a historical turning point in US politics. Two problems extending beyond politics are at play here: denying every defendant's …
Donald Trump is NOT a threat to our democracy. Biden and the democrats are the ones destroying our democracy! I will support Donald Trump even if they put him behind bars! The way that Biden and …
Red Tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge has announced that he will switch races and seek the countywide Republican nomination for District 7 instead of District 3, …
Former Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia resigned from the Manatee Republican Executive Committee this week, citing the REC's shift from working to get Republicans elected to …
This week, the Tampa Bay Rays released renderings of the design for their new baseball stadium, which will serve as the centerpiece for the redevelopment of St. Pete's Historic Gas Plant district.
Kevin-Kyle Kaczynski-Von Oswald is back with a new video in which "The Bradentucky Times Radio show" reviews the Kevin-Kyle Kover Band's newest EP Puppet on a String, a reference to a James Satcher …
The Manatee Literacy Council is expanding its services for Adult English Language and Adult Basic Education to address the growing need in the community. Twenty percent of …
Angel Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County, was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar on May 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Colonneso and …
Former President of the United States and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial. A Manhattan jury …
When my kids were little, they loved visiting the beach. They’d splash around, build sandcastles, and collect seashells. But one afternoon, one of my boys let out a scream that brought me …
The Victor Hugo classic comes to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa June 11-16. Preston Truman Boyd portrays Javert, arguably the most famous policeman in the history of literature and theater.
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week officially starts this Saturday, June 1. Participating restaurants in the prix-fixe lunch and dinner menu event were recently announced. Savor …