Using an electric bicycle is a great way to get around, but safety comes first. Whether you’re riding on the street, in a bike lane, or on the sidewalk, knowing the rules helps protect you and …
According to the Bible, the world’s first con man was a snake. It deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to commit the first sin, which is how we wound up living in this messed-up world we have now. …
Last week, we celebrated the culmination of what can only be described as a monumental collaboration among the City, County, Sheriff’s Office, School Board and many other community partners. City …
One of the most meaningful events I’ve attended recently was the dedication of a restored home through Manatee County Habitat for Humanity’s Storm Safe Home Renewal Program. The home belonged to …
One hundred years ago, Sarasota was in the middle of a land boom. New hotels were opening, streets were bustling with visitors and developers were promoting the city as Florida's next great destination. ...
Walt Disney World is supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s certainly the most popular tourist destination. Fifty million people, some from Florida but most …
Before luxury condominiums lined the waterfront, visitors to Sarasota and Manatee counties checked into grand hotels with tropical gardens, sweeping verandas and bayfront views. This week in our …
The explorers of Florida found the lonely expanse of the Everglades to be downright f-f-f-f-frightening. “The bog is fearful,” one wrote during an 1892 expedition that took 21 days. “No …
This week in our Lost but Not Forgotten series, we're revisiting Floridaland, the family attraction that promised visitors "Everything Under the Sun." Opened in 1964 on 50 acres along Sarasota Bay, …
As national politics dominate headlines, many of the races that most directly affect our daily lives receive the least attention. County commissions, school boards, and city councils make …
One of the great joys of living in Florida is our access to fresh seafood — shrimp, scallops, grouper, you name it. I grilled some on Memorial Day and it was delicious! The source of all this …
It’s been another whirlwind week of news. Here are a few stories that may have flown under your radar.
This week in our “Lost but Not Forgotten” series, we’re highlighting a Sarasota landmark that has become almost invisible with time. Shadowed by modern towers along South Palm Avenue, the surviving Mira Mar ...
Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and I was in high school, there was a popular song, played on the radio, called “Everything Old is New Again." …
Hurricane season begins June 1, and now is the time to start preparing. While seasonal forecasts may project fewer storms this year, it only takes one storm to bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging …
For this edition of “Lost But Not Forgotten,” we’re remembering Passage Key, a once thriving island near the mouth of Tampa Bay that was largely destroyed by the powerful hurricane of 1921. …
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the surrounding week as National Police Week. This year, National Police Week is observed May 10-16, honoring …
President Trump’s visit to China has dominated the media this week. Here are a few very interesting stories you might have missed.
As we head into summer, Bradenton continues moving forward through projects and initiatives that strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for residents. It is encouraging to see …
There has been a lot of talk about the expansion of the Bishop Animal Shelter in Manatee County. I understand the passion, but it’s seemingly focused on getting personal “wins” rather than …