Manatee County Names Two New Department Directors

Manatee County Government welcomed two new department directors during a commission meeting on Tuesday. The county’s Department of Development Services will be led by Director … MORE

Theater Review: The Sound Inside

On Friday evening, Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota kicked off its 10th season with the regional premiere of Adam Rapp's 2018 drama The Sound Inside. MORE

Ensuring Safety Before the Storm

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This couldn't be truer when it comes to protecting our properties against potential disasters. Above & Beyond, a recognized leader in … MORE

Public Celebration Planned for Johnette Isham

A celebration of life to honor former Realize Bradenton Executive Director Johnette Isham is planned for Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Bradenton Riverwalk … MORE

Local Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years

Devontae Latrey Fields was convicted of Trafficking In Fentanyl after pleading guilty earlier this month. He was recently sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections. The … MORE

Council Corner: Ward 1: Jayne Kocher

As the calendar turns to late October, a palpable change is in the air. The unrelenting heat and humidity that has gripped us has begun to ease off. Mornings greet us with a gentle, refreshing breeze … MORE

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Do you think the Manatee County Commission's plan to give New College land adjacent to USF, which it had already promised the latter, warrants more scrutiny?