Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample each from Northwest Florida and Florida’s East Coast. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and …
Citing state policy on tenure, elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and the cost of living, Florida faculty laid out their frustrations in a recent survey. In a Faculty …
Siding with Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal appeals court decided Thursday that “Alligator Alcatraz,” the immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, will not shut down. The …
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 …
Manatee County Commissioners have voted to join a lawsuit challenging a new state law ( SB 180 ) that restricts local governments from regulating developments. On Tuesday, …
It will be a busy week in local government as the fiscal year draws near its close. The Manatee County Commission, the Manatee County School Board, and the Bradenton City Council …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners voted 6-1 to authorize the county attorney to execute a contract with the Fort Lauderdale-based firm building a lawsuit to challenge Florida …
A body that was recovered from the water just west of Anna Maria Island on Monday morning has been confirmed to be that of a missing swimmer who was the subject of a …
Recently appointed Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced Tuesday that he is running for a four-year term for the position in 2026. “My name is Blaise Ingoglia. I speak …
In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy take a hard look at how Manatee County lost critical wetland protections—and what it means for our …
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 the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Bradenton's Village of the Arts (VOTA) became another victim of a new state law targeting the removal of all "asphalt art" ...
Manatee County voters snubbed Tallahassee last fall when they rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hand-picked, pro-development commission candidates and instead elected a slate of grassroots …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in one sample collected from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore …
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) has issued a water quality health advisory for the following location: Palma Sola South, 8500 Manatee Ave. West …
The 2024 hurricane season took a heavy toll on mangroves across Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to the data from our second year of the Mangrove Rangers program. On World Mangrove Day, July …
Susan Monarez was appointed by President Trump and confirmed as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July. On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that …
A federal judge in Miami is refusing to pause her order winding down the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” while the federal government …
Indivisible Manatee, in partnership with local chapters of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), will celebrate Labor Day with rallies to highlight the importance of America’s …
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Wednesday that it was “probable” Orange County employees tried to hide information when his DOGE team began examining spending …