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Power and Profit: How special district bonds divided a Sarasota-area neighborhood

Gov. DeSantis’ latest plan to hand over preserved land united Florida – against him

Dear Gov. DeSantis, Congratulations! You’ve achieved something rare in our deeply divided country. You’ve once again united a lot of people from disparate backgrounds …
by Craig Pittman
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Delayed ID, missed arrest, downgraded charge: How Piccolo avoided jail for months

Fred Piccolo Jr., the former New College communications director accused multiple times of indecent exposure, avoided arrest for months due to identification delays, a missed opportunity by a deputy …
by Michael Barfield
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BOCC First Public Hearing on Impact Fee Increase Draws Significant Public Feedback

On Thursday, the Manatee County Commission held its first required hearing for a proposed measure to implement impact fee increases. Though the required public hearing …
by Dawn Kitterman
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Episode 189: Mitch Maley & Dawn Kitterman

This week, TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman discuss the Manatee School Board's surprise 3-2 vote to terminate the district's superintendent, Dr. Jason Wysong.
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Manatee County Observes Memorial Day and Honors Gold Star Families

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, to commemorate Memorial Day. As part of the County’s commemoration, a special event will take place …
Manatee County Government
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Fishing boats docked in Cortez on a sunny May afternoon. | Photo by Michael Barfield for Suncoast Searchlight
NOAA cuts could harm Southwest Florida fishing economy, threaten red tide research
Sweeping cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could imperil Florida’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry and coastal economy, industry leaders and scientists warn …
by Alice Herman | Suncoast Searchlight
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 More Than Gratitude, Addressing the Hidden Costs of War
As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, …
by Jody Boulay
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Weekend Sounds: May 23-25
BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
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Charles Hartman
May 3, 1942 — May 16, 2025 Myakka City Charles William Hartman, known to all as Chuck, born on May 3, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island to Herbert and Rose Hartman, left this world for …
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Gregory Ryder
Gregory Bert Ryder, known to just about everyone as Greg, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, following a motorcycle accident. Born on November 21, 1967, in Covington, Kentucky, Greg …
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