Speed enforcement cameras will soon be installed in school zones in the City of Bradenton, mirroring the speed enforcement program throughout Manatee County. This includes the following schools: …
If you ever tire of the monotonous flatness of peninsular Florida, just drive through Polk County. The landscape there is dotted by massive mountains of phosphate waste , the result of companies …
For years, Lincoln Academy was thought to be the first school for Black students in Manatee County. However, it was discovered in 2006 through extensive research by the Heritage House Museum that an earlier school did exist, Here's the story.
What can the City of Bradenton do with 24-plus inches of rain in one month’s time frame? Processing it to avoid polluted discharges doesn’t seem to be an option, with 25 million gallons …
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. A recent study shows the …
If I were the king of Florida, there’d be a statue of J. Emory “Red” Cross in front of every government building. Red Cross was a state senator from Gainesville who became the …
Everything Ron DeSantis touches dies. Or becomes diseased or deformed. The governor’s not much different from the Palm Beach Pumpkin, his patron-turned-rival-turned-lord-and-master, …
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.