With fall here and the holiday season approaching, we enter the home stretch of the year, and I’m proud of the progress we’re seeing across our city, especially in Ward 5. The City …
Your City works for you. As we celebrate the opening of our new Fire Station 2, I couldn’t be prouder of how Bradenton continues to grow and invest in its future. Our City Council and …
Every October, we dust off Florida’s ghost stories, tales whispered through pine forests and along moonlit coasts. From haunted hotels to restless spirits of old battlefields, these legends remind us that history never truly dies. This year’s lineup promises our best yet, blending eerie folklore with real Florida history. Settle in, friend, the ghosts are waiting to be heard.
Health care access in this country is in grave danger — and your wallet could be, too. Those facts are key to understanding the latest government shutdown. “My kids have health care …
I am such a big booster of Florida and its features! I am constantly telling people about the many ways in which we beat the rest of the nation. We have the best state park system , one …
As tomato season kicks off, we’re digging into Manatee County’s deep agricultural roots. Once a global hub for winter vegetables, our region saw prosperity bloom from hammock land, artesian ...
When you were in elementary school, did you ever have to deal with some rude student who tried skipping to the front of the line? Something like that just happened with Florida’s popular land …
Built in 1978, Manatee County’s Central Library stands at a crossroads. As commissioners debate its future, questions linger: preserve, rebuild, or relocate? More than a building, the site itself was once the touchstone of civic life. A place where generations gathered, learned, and belonged. What happens next could reshape the county’s cultural heart.
The Bradenton Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s upcoming Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. Start your …
Shortly after I took office on Bradenton’s City Council, a former public servant casually mentioned that a major municipal project can take about 12 years from start to finish. At the time, I …
The 2025 Florida State Legislative session was interesting to say the least. It was one of infighting, massively-extended budget talks, and questionable (understatement) bills. It …
Imagine enduring the relentless Florida heat without modern conveniences like air conditioning, ice, or even, ice cream! In 1914, folks in Manatee County got their first taste of frosty relief thanks to a visionary couple hailing from Vermont who cooled the community with a delicious, icy treat.
Over the last six-plus months, there has been a massive movement to help preserve Florida. From Stop Moving to Florida, Stop Developing Florida, Florida Keepers, Beyond Florida, and more, the people …
As stated by Attorney General James Uthmeier on September 15, 2025, the Florida First District Court of Appeal has ruled that the state law prohibiting the open carry of firearms is unconstitutional. …
Last week, we paused to remember September 11—a day that brought our nation together through courage, compassion, and perseverance. Out of that tragedy came a reminder that, in the face of …
Shortly after I took office on Bradenton’s City Council, a former public servant casually mentioned that a major municipal project can take about 12 years from start to finish. At the time, I …
What happens when small-town residents take on Big Oil with nothing but grit, gasoline, and a whole lotta sass? In 1925, Bradenton, a Sixteen Cent Gas League was formed. Part Robin Hood, part roadside circus, these fuel-fighting renegades pumped cheap gas and ruffled every feather from here to Tallahassee. Spoiler alert: It ended with a tax bill and a lasting legacy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature don’t think climate change is something we Floridians should be worrying about. But I guess nobody told the stone crabs. Stone crabs — or …
Launched nationally in July 2022, 988 is the three-digit dialing code for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, created to provide an easier, more accessible way for people experiencing emotional …
Some of you may have received an email from a group called Citizens Protecting Manatee, calling for a pressure campaign on the Manatee County Commission to move forward with its plans to reverse …