BRADENTON – At Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 5-2 to instruct staff to bring forward a presentation on a pilot program to test shifting MCAT bus services to a fare-free …

BRADENTON – Last month, a BPD officer accused Bradenton's Chief of Police Melanie Bevan of conducting an illegal search. Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown announced that the city would secure an …

TBT 's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman run down another wild week in Manatee County politics, including the local government's effort to sell off a large chunk of publicly-owned property next to its …

BRADENTON – It will be a very busy week in local government with a meeting scheduled on every day but Friday this week. The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee …

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that you shouldn’t put plastic bottle caps that are less than three inches wide in diameter into the recycling bin?–Bill S., Grafton, VT Yes! It …

The budget process does not look at reality, i.e., the actual financial results published monthly and annually by the Clerk. The focus is always on the budget, not the income statement and balance …

BRADENTON – On Wednesday, a fire in a Bradenton condominium complex caused by smoking while medical oxygen was in use claimed the life of one of the unit's residents. Another fire in NW …

BRADENTON – An additional unpermitted renovation at Manatee County Government's downtown administration building has been identified. The construction project took place on the second floor of …

On Wednesday, TBT reported that, following the advice of Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes, county commissioners quietly voted to declare a massive parcel of land next to the Lena Road …

Because few people appreciate amateur baseball like Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson, it should be no surprise how appealing Grassroots Baseball: Route 66 is. What the book isn't about is …

Sometimes, we take modern medicine for granted. Any time we're sick, we head over to the clinic for a prescription. But back in the early days of Manatee's settlement, doctors were scarce. This week, …

Jennifer Denise Pergolizzi, age 26, of Bradenton, Florida, passed on August 28, 2022. Preceded in death by mother, Denise Debuduo Funderburk, and grandparents. Survived by Joseph …

Rebecca Jancek Kushner passed away quietly on August 30, 2022, in Bradenton, FL. Rebecca was 75 years old. Born December 12, 1946, in Natrona, PA, Rebecca, "Beckie" was a 1964 graduate of …

Pamela Elters, loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and Grandma left this world fighting on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the age of 68. Pam was born on May 14, 1954, in Philadelphia, …

Cynthia "Cindy" (Groh) Troyer, 66, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home in Bradenton, FL after an extended illness. She was born on October 29, 1955, in Champaign, IL to John and Mildred …

Ann T. Greene, 71, of Bradenton, formerly of New York, passed away on September 4, 2022. Ann was born on August 31, 1951. She is survived by her loving family and friends. …

Charles Douglas York, passed away surrounded by family on August 31, 2022, at 61 years of age in Bradenton, Florida. Better known as Doug, he was born on July 13, 1961, in Dunedin, Florida …

Jose Luis Munoz Barranco, age 63, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Jose was born on November 1, 1958. A visitation for Jose will be held …

Robbie Kate Duffey, age 82, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Robbie was born July 11, 1940. No services have been scheduled at this time. Fond …

Mario Alfonso Castillo, age 76, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Mario was born on January 7, 1946. A funeral service for Mario will be held …