Over the past week, red tide organism was not observed in samples collected statewide, no reports of fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were received, and respiratory irritation suspected …
Copies of text messages from a recently resigned commissioner’s cell phone are providing a glimpse into the politics that followed the mid-April attempt by some Manatee County …
Public safety officials had a busy weekend on Anna Maria Island that included a rare shark-bite incident and a boat collision that injured nine people.
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in one Southwest Florida sample collected offshore. We continue to use satellite imagery to help …
After playing in his final MLB game as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004, Fred McGriff’s wait is over to be a Hall of Famer. Last December, McGriff was a unanimous selection by …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
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. …