BRADENTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan recently announced the winners of his Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards. Buchanan established the awards thirteen years ago to give special …
BRADENTON — It will be another busy week for local governments. The Palmetto City Commission and the Manatee County Commission will convene for board meetings and work sessions this week. …
BRADENTON — During a Tuesday board meeting, Manatee County Commissioners approved roughly $15 million in public funding to local organizations that provide services to vulnerable children and …
BRADENTON Public records are providing additional insights into a purchasing card transaction made by Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge. Although the commissioner maintained …
BRADENTON In a recently published audit report, the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Division of Inspector General identified several county Purchasing Card transactions …
At Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 to approve a policy to allow county staff to carry concealed firearms, consistent with state laws, while on duty.
BRADENTON – The De Soto Grand Parade returns this Saturday at 7 p.m. For the first time ever, the event, which is one of the largest and oldest parades in the southeastern United States, will …
BRADENTON – The county's trash hauler of 16 years, Waste Pro, has responded to comments made by Manatee Commission Chair Kevin VanOstenbridge while speaking to some members of the public early …
Public record emails are providing insight into a white paper document provided by the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA) to Manatee County’s Department of …
BRADENTON – A west Bradenton resident and victim of petty theft committed by his district county commissioner has received a letter from Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge. The letter was a …
The newly seated Manatee County Commission has been vocal about its intent to overhaul and "completely rewrite" the county’s comprehensive plan and land development code. …
I’m sure that my fellow GOT fans know the rest of that line. For those of you who did not read or watch, it concludes, "you win or you die. There is no middle ground." No one dies in politics, …
The ongoing feud between Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes, and the City of Holmes Beach is quickly becoming a crisis of leadership. …
BRADENTON – Facing misdemeanor larceny charges following the theft of a large potted bougainvillea from a constituent's property, Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge has …
BRADENTON – The Manatee County Commission is bringing an end to citizens’ ability to phone into commission meetings for public comment. Commission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge began …
BRADENTON – A major roadway project approved by the Manatee County Commission is advancing forward through the design phase, but some residents who live along 59th Street West have concerns …
BRADENTON – Another of Manatee County’s commissioners may be facing legal consequences after being accused of stealing property from a constituent within their own district. District 3 …
This week, Manatee Planning Commissioner and mortgage broker Mike Rahn announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Manatee Commission. The official press release provided …
I grew up in the shadow of a memorial to motherhood. In 1938, the Ashland Boys Association–a homecoming organization for the men and boys who had to leave our rural Pennsylvania home when the …
SARASOTA – Sometimes anticipation causes you to set your expectations so high that you go into an event prepared to be pleasantly disappointed. You begin to realize that the bar sits so high above …