FL Supreme Court allows rigid 6-week abortion ban

The Florida Supreme Court released two blockbuster rulings on abortion rights on Monday — one that within a few weeks will allow a ban on the procedure after six weeks’ gestation to take … MORE

Supreme Court ruling: Voters in November will be able to make a decision on recreational weed in FL

Florida Supreme Court justices on Monday approved ballot language for a constitutional amendment that will ask Floridians in November whether they want to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 … MORE

The Puppet Strikes Again!

Kevin-Kyle Kaczynski-Von Oswald XVII is back with episode seven of The Real KVO, a cartoon lampooning the Manatee County Commission and, specifically, Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge. The … MORE

Marauders and MiLB Ready for 2024 Season

It’s always fun when a baseball season begins, especially in Manatee County with the Bradenton Marauders. Just weeks after the Pittsburgh Pirates packed up their baseball belongings at … MORE

James Ignatowich and Anna Bright to host LWR Pickleball Clinic

The Pickleball Club will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright April 17 for a clinic, pro exhibition … MORE

In Praise of Our Public Works Dept.

I want to share high praise for our Public Works dept. We moved into our home one year ago. We discovered that rainwater/irrigation water pools across the entire width of a large section of sidewalk. … MORE

Retail Customer Service at the Tallevast Post Office

On behalf of the Tallevast Post Office, I thank you for continuing to support the Postal Service. Providing reliable mail delivery while strengthening the future of this treasured institution is our … MORE

Over $1.8 Million Available Through SHIP Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement Program for Low- & Very Low-Income Households

Manatee County low- and very-low-income homeowners can apply for financial help for housing rehabilitation and replacement assistance from the Manatee County Community & … MORE