At last Tuesday’s Sarasota County Commission meeting, Pat Neal’s proposal for 3H Ranch was presented. Pat Neal is entitled to build 386 homes on the 2,727 acres he bought east of I75. …
Bertha Palmer didn’t just shape Sarasota—she conquered it. From taming wild land and building a luxurious winter resort to running a vast ranch, developing a golf course, and founding a health retreat, she became Sarasota’s largest landowner and a trailblazer who defied gender and societal norms. Discover the story of the woman who built an empire.
Dear Gov. DeSantis, Welcome back from Ireland! You missed a lot here last week. While you were overseas watching Florida State being beaten by Georgia Tech, you were getting a vicious …
Did you know that the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has roots dating back to 1939? In honor of National Aviation Week, let's take a journey through time to explore how this local hub played a vital role during World War II and other historical events. Here's the story.
In January, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority requested the Federal Aviation Administration allow it to sell approximately 31 acres of airport land to New College of Florida, which is owned by …
All the developer money in the world couldn't get Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge past George Kruse in Tuesday's Republican primary for the Manatee County …
When the "dog days of summer" come to mind, you might picture a sizzling hot dog on the grill. But the origins of this phrase are far more intriguing, rooted in the mysteries of the night sky. This week, we'll delve into the true meaning of the dog days and explore how pioneers endured the sweltering heat of summer's peak.
The City of Bradenton’s Water Reclamation Facility is a vital component of our utility infrastructure, crucial for maintaining continuous treatment operations while minimizing environmental …
The best job I ever had was as an assistant horse wrangler at a summer camp. I liked it for two reasons: One, I got paid to ride horses on wooded trails every day. And two, if anything went wrong, I …
In the late 1800s, Palmetto and Bradenton were just small, budding communities. Early settlers had to make do with what they brought or could cultivate locally. Some shipped machinery from the North or arrived on steamboats, while others built businesses from Florida's fertile soil. Despite the challenges, many successful businesses took root right here in Manatee County.
That Make America Great Again Voter Guide with the MAGA endorsements is the biggest scam sent to Republicans all over the State of Florida. In Manatee County, the Voter Guide is intended to mislead …
Reporters file a lot of legislative stories datelined Tallahassee, so people might have the wrong impression of our fine capital city. When the session is on, you could echo Obi-Wan Kenobi’s …
A century after the United States Constitution was ratified, Florida took a significant step to better serve its residents by establishing a new county. In 1887, long before the convenience of online transactions for taxes, utilities, or legal matters, people faced arduous journeys on horseback to manage their affairs. This is the story of how DeSoto County came into being, transforming the lives of its early inhabitants.
This week, we'll discover the rich history of Old Miakka through an exploration of its historic post office, Methodist Church, and the rustic charm of Clay Gully, while delving into the personal stories of Joe Crowley and William (Bill) Crowley, who reveal their family’s legacy, the significance of land grants, and the intriguing history of the state park and its native heritage.
As a Manatee County resident and the Mayor of the City of Holmes Beach, I am urging all Manatee County citizens to get out and vote and, more importantly, to vote responsibly. This election is not …
A few years ago, I returned to Bradenton, to my family home, to care for my aging mother, who was quickly approaching 100. My wife and I moved in with her, back into the home that raised me. A …
Dear Manatee County Voters, Today, I want to share a personal journey that led me to become your grassroots, conservative candidate for Manatee County Commission, District 3. When I moved to …
The other day I was watching a campaign rally by the one reeeeally ooooold presidential candidate, and he was warning everyone about Project 2025. “Some on the right, the severe right, …
The Bradenton Police Department is accepting applications for its 7th Annual Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program. The program provides financial support to neighborhood agencies and …
Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The …