MANATEE COUNTY – Over the next several weeks, construction crews will work to reconfigure Cooper Creek Boulevard, from University Parkway north to the entrance of the Shoppes at UTC. This …

SARASOTA – Twenty-one educators, including eight professors from the University of South Florida, journeyed this summer to Montgomery, Ala., the cradle of the American civil rights movement, to …

BRADENTON – Early Voting ends this Saturday, August 20, at 6:00 p.m. Registered voters in Manatee County can cast ballots at any Manatee County early voting center during that time. …

BRADENTON – Clover's Revenge is back in town fresh from Scotland, Jah Movement is set to liven up the beer garden at Motorworks, Stumble Creek is rolling into Jiggs Landing, and the Monsoons …

BRADENTON – Lisa Gonzalez Moore has announced her candidacy for the City of Bradenton's Ward 4 City Council seat in the upcoming citywide general election on November 8. Moore, …

KEY WEST – Any bonafide Floridian should take in the island gem that is Key West at least once during their time in the Sunshine State. Our nation’s southernmost city boasts a culture …

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County residents interested in helping protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitats and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for …

BRADENTON – The Florida Center for Government Accountability (FLCGA) has taken legal action against Manatee County Government for alleged violations of Florida’s Public Record Law. The …

Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is a "macrogrid" and how do proponents of the concept think it will improve energy efficiency?–T. McGraw, Houston, TX The term macrogrid simply …

BRADENTON – It will be a slow week for local governments with only the Manatee County Commission and the Tourist Development Council convening for meetings this week. Monday …

Governor Ron DeSantis, during his first term, has promoted an education platform that prioritizes students' needs and encourages parents to be active participants in their children's education and …

When the Chairman of the Manatee County Commission states that Misty Servia's constituents will have no representation at the Board level if she is re-elected because she has alienated the rest of …

Tony Oliva has to be baseball's happiest hall of famer. He had what seemed to be a perpetual smile on his face during his recent visit to "Baseball's Home Town." Two days prior to his …

While we love all the summer rains bring us–beautiful tropical flora, cooling breezes, and groundwater recharge–they unfortunately also bring challenges to the quality of our surrounding …

The League of Women Voters Manatee County regularly hosts candidate forums for local elections. This year, the LWV was unable to field forums for Manatee County Commission races because of too many …

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good …

If you want to take your child on a realistic railway like in the old days, you don't have to travel far. The Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish provides the perfect experience. The six-mile track …

BRADENTON – The topic of the county taking over operations of the Coquina Beach Market was raised during last Tuesday's BOCC meeting. The brief discussion focused mainly on why the county had …

Ruth Jean Raimo, 76, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022. She was born in Clifton, NJ to the late Everett S. and Elsie (Kingdom) Richards. Ruth retired from State Farm …

Stephen Anthony Morris, 73, of Bradenton, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on August 2, 2022. He was a loving father of 9 children and a grandfather to 21 …