Back to school! It’s always a busy and productive time throughout Bradenton. I am grateful for the work being done every day by our City employees, first responders, educators, local businesses …

As we move through the second half of 2026, there is a lot of work underway across Bradenton and plenty still ahead. Through our Face It, Fix It initiative, we’ve secured more than $160 …

Florida’s Atlantic coast has claimed countless ships, but reaching the beach did not always mean a sailor was safe. During the 1800s, much of the coastline was an isolated wilderness. Survivors who struggled ashore could find themselves miles from the nearest settlement, without food, fresh water or shelter. In response, the federal government created an unusual chain of lifesaving outposts known as Houses of Refuge.

The Bradenton Times recently reported that I intend to serve only one term in Congress if elected. That was a misinterpretation of the point I was making, and I'd like to clarify my position.

I watched a lot of cartoons as a kid. None was more visually stunning than “The Jetsons. ” It focused on a family coping with life in a streamlined future filled with snazzy gadgets. George …

The Bradenton Times covers a wide variety of local, state, and national races in each election cycle. We sometimes endorse a specific candidate in the primary or general election races. We take this …

Growing up, my mom always had an old pair of Cypress Gardens water skis tucked away. As a kid, I never thought much about them, they were just another piece of family memorabilia. But after falling …

In his dystopian novel “1984,” George Orwell warned that a dictator would create a surveillance state masked as something beneficial. The hallmark of the evil regime was its slogan: “Big …

Most people don’t pay much attention to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. It’s a thick document filled with maps, policies, and what look like harmless little dotted lines. But those dotted …

Data from the nonprofit organization Kids and Car Safety shows that, as of July, there have been ten hot car fatalities involving a child in the United States this year. Four of those fatalities were …

We’re now in the “dog days” of summer, generally considered the hottest time of year, from July 3 through August 11. No matter what you have planned, pack your patience and plenty of liquids!

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been a huge fan of Bugs Bunny cartoons. I just love it when he does something outrageous and then turns to the camera and says, “Ain’t I a stinker?” It’s …

As we reflect on this year’s Independence Day celebration, I want to thank everyone who helped make it such a memorable evening. Seeing our community gathered along the Manatee River to mark the …

In 1985, a book appeared called “Finest Kind: A Celebration of a Florida Fishing Village” by Ben Green. It depicted life in a Manatee County waterfront town named Cortez. Green, a native, …

In any campaign for public office, voters deserve to know the true character of the people asking for their vote. True character isn't defined by a person's lowest point; it is defined by how they …

Dear Mr. President, Greetings from Florida, your adopted home state and the place where you seem to go golfing every week or so. I hear you’ve been having a big problem with a nasty …

The Bradenton Times wishes a Happy Birthday to the United States of America; we have had some trying years to get us to be 250 years young. What started out as an uprising by an audacious few against …

Today, Publix is one of Florida's most recognizable brands, beloved for its Pub Subs, fried chicken and friendly service. You can find a Publix in just about every corner of the Sunshine State. But …

Imagine a summer afternoon with temperatures in the 90s, high humidity and no air conditioning. For most of the area's history, that wasn't unusual. Long before central air became standard, residents …