Manatee County’s BOCC District 2 Democratic primary will feature a rematch of the 2018 race, in which current incumbent Reggie Bellamy unseated then-incumbent Charles Smith for the nomination. …
It's election season, and The Bradenton Times will be providing our usual comprehensive coverage of local races. We begin with profiles of candidates who will be in contested races on the August 23 …
BRADENTON – It is another slow week in local governments with only a Manatee Planning Commission meeting on the calendar this week. The Manatee County Commission returns from summer recess July …
Dear EarthTalk: I hear Emperor penguins are on the brink of extinctionÉ How did they get there and what can we do to save this species?–J.W., Westport, CT Two words explain the …
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (July 1, 2022) – In the continuing effort to include public comment and increase transparency, Manatee County Government will be holding a Community Workshop on Agritourism …
With temperatures consistently in the 90s over several weeks, many Florida dog owners are taking precautions to keep their canines cool, such as scheduling dog walks in the early morning. To help …
If you want history lessons in professional baseball and to listen to a voice that has a finger on the pulse of social movements today in America, Peter Dreier and Robert Elias have written a book …
Ever wonder about the historic home with the oversized chimney located on 301 in Ellenton? At 97 feet high, the stone chimney reaches far above the gabled roof of the structure, looking almost out of …
James Golden, the Manatee County School Board member for District 5 (east county), joins the podcast this week to talk about his record over his first term and his platform for reelection. …
Chantel Wilford is one of three candidates running for the Manatee School Board District 5 seat currently held by James Golden. The non-partisan race will be on August's primary ballot. …
BRADENTON – Colonel Richard Tatem (USAF/Ret) is one of three candidates running for the Manatee School Board District 5 seat currently held by James Golden. The non-partisan race will be on …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering allowing commercial aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico–including areas offshore of Collier, Sarasota, and Pinellas …
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently vetoed a bill passed by the Florida Legislature that would have forced taxpayers to pay damages whenever a local government ordinance …
Incumbent Manatee County School Board member James Golden is seeking a second term in the District 5 seat. He faces two challengers. The non-partisan race will be on August's primary ballot. …
Lawrence Prescott Hopps ( Larry, Hammer), 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. Graveside services will be on July 9, 2022 @11 am, at Palma Sola Community Church …
Sophie N. Boyle, 79, of Bradenton, FL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2022. She was born to John and Caroline Nicholas on September 21, 1942. She attended school in …
Susan Marie Tooker, age 56, passed away on June 15, 2022. Susan was born on August 5, 1965.She is survived by loving family and friends. No local services are planned at this time. …
Brad Davis, age 71, passed away on June 18, 2022. Brad was born onJanuary 18, 1951. He is survived by his loving family and friends. Services have not been scheduled at this time. …
William A. Nutter, aged 68, of Bradenton, FL., passed away on July 2, 2022. William was born onFebruary 12, 1954.He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled …
Lloyd R. Karg, age 66, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Lloyd was born August 4, 1955, in Harbor Beach, Michigan and was a business owner in the Bradenton area. …