Scarlett J. Walker, 40, of Bradenton, passed away July 24, 2022. She was born in El Paso, Texas, on October 16, 1981. She is survived by her son Jayden Vilayvong, father Ampliss Walker of …
Hayward Kelly, Sr., 90, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away onJuly 22, 2022. Brother Hayward Kelly, Sr., was born on October 23, 1931, in Gainesville, FL., to the late Govan and Nancy Kelly. …
Minister Charlie Bouie, age 76, of Bradenton, Florida, departed this life Friday, July 15, 2022. Minister Bouie was the son of the late Charlie Bouie Sr. and Annie Pearl Wynn-Gardner, and …
With Nikki Fried, the lone Democrat to hold statewide office in Florida, giving up her position as Agricultural Commissioner to run for governor, three democrats are vying for their party’s …
The Florida Agricultural Commissioner Republican Primary features two candidates who will compete for the party’s nomination. The winner will represent the party in November for the post that …
TALLAHASSEE – A new date has been agreed upon by both parties in the ethics case of Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh. The administrative law judge assigned to preside over the hearing …
BRADENTON – Blues artist Selwyn Birchwood, popular Sarasota party band Dirty Byrd, country rock band Rye Road, and the Monsoons are just some of the great live music options lined up this …
BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Health Manatee County is asking beachgoers to stay out of the water at four Manatee County beaches due to high levels of bacteria. No-swim …
Florida is experiencing an exodus, but it’s not from residents relocating; rather, this is an exodus of home insurance companies. While this would be concerning in any state and at any time, it …
BRADENTON – On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners approved the adoption of a controversial proclamation. Several citizens who provided public comment for the board’s consideration …
BRADENTON – At Tuesday’s meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution allowing the county to enter a "service agreement related to closure and water …
BRADENTON – The Manatee County Commission decided to move forward with discussions and a future plan to implement a county employee policy that would permit employees who possess a concealed …
The Democratic primary for Florida’s Attorney General features three candidates, the winner of which will face incumbent Republican Ashley Moody, who is unopposed in seeking her party’s …
BRADENTON – Things pick up a bit this week in local governments as the Manatee County Commission returns from summer recess on Tuesday. The county commission will meet on Tuesday and Thursday …
Dear EarthTalk: Are oil companies actually taking steps to cut emissions overall or are their claims mostly just "greenwashing"?–J.B.S., Waukesha, WI It’s no secret that …
Budget time is upon us and now is the time to call upon city leaders for fiscal responsibility. Florida TaxWatch is a forty-year-old nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute …
A recent column appearing in one of the local newspapers reported that Manatee County was contemplating a five-year capital spending budget of $1.2 billion. WOW! According to the Popular Report …
While Holmes Beach commissioners seek to ban multi-level parking structures, apparently Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge seems to believe a three-story parking garage built at the …
As Mayor of Bradenton, I really appreciate the comments and concern from our residents about our recycling program. I have spoken to many residents since our new program started, and I genuinely try …
BRADENTON – Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis endorsed three candidates for the Manatee School Board. The endorsements followed the governor’s political campaign releasing the …