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Phosphogypsum, Lead, and Children's Health

The Environmental Protection Agency recently declared there s no safe level of lead for children. ""We know that no level of exposure to lead is good for our children. Zero, said Janet McCabe, the …

Sunday Favorites: The Wendys

Four women, known as The Wendys, came to Longboat Key together in the early 1900s. These women shocked the local population by redefining what it meant to be a pioneer in the wild south. Back in …

Manatee County Looks to Gut Wetland Protections

MANATEE Manatee County Government is bringing forward proposals that will significantly loosen requirements for building near local wetlands and watersheds. The text amendments would remove many of …

Money Doesn't Solve Everything... Even in Politics

Last week, TBT investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman gave our readers a detailed look at the ""record-breaking"" fundraising of Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge. The fact that …

Weekend Sounds July 21-23

BRADENTON It's shaping up to be another great weekend for 941's live music lovers. The beloved folk'n trio Folknharmony returns to the Cafe in the Park, country rock band Rye Road performs twice …

From the Comment Section: 7/21/23

Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …

TALLAHASSEE  On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education approved African American history standards that received immediate backlash for avoiding many elements of slavery and even suggesting it …

TAMPA  As the weather heats up, the bay area concert schedule has tickets just as hot. Country legend George Strait, hip hop icon Snoop Dog, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith are among the …

Council Corner: Pam Coachman, Ward 5

Here we are passing the midsummer time with the re-opening of school just around the corner. Hot days living in the Sunshine State are the norm, and we must stay vigilant and protect ourselves from …

BRADENTON  During a special meeting of the Manatee County School Board Tuesday morning, board members approved candidates for three vacant senior leadership positions put forward by new …

Guest Op/Ed: Support the Progress We Are Making on Homelessness

The Veterans Housing project (Bradenton Veterans Village) that was announced at the April 25 Manatee County Commission meeting sounds like a promising way to get Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) up …

Insurers Continue to Pull Back from Florida

FLORIDA  AAA is the most recent insurer to announce that it will not be renewing the home and auto insurance policies of some Florida customers. The agency is the latest among a growing list of …

Planning Commission Recommends More East County Development

BRADENTON At a meeting Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission recommended approvals for two development projects. The first is an expansion of an already approved development by Neal …

This Week in Local Government

BRADENTON  It will be another slow week for local government. The Manatee School Board will be in session on Tuesday for a special meeting. The Manatee County Commission remains on summer recess …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem? Mary B., Bowie, MD While putting up a bird house or bird feeder is a great way to …

Letter: Proposed Development Near Braden River

A new development is being proposed for the south side of Linger Lodge Road (near the Ranch Lake Blvd intersection), a mere 50 feet from the Braden River. A short distance to the East lies the …

Bilingual Play Next Up for American Stage

ST PETERSBURG  Next Friday, American Stage in downtown St. Pete will open La Gringa, a bilingual play that delves into themes of identity, culture, and belonging. The groundbreaking production has …

Reunion with Former MLB Pitcher a Half Century Later

It was a wonderful treat to hear former MLB pitcher Casey Cox s voice after last speaking 50 years ago. On April 15, 1973, I was one month shy of my 14th birthday. I was living …

Sunday Favorites: The Boom that Blew Away

The 1920s were an era of big development in Florida. Luxurious hotels began popping up along the coast, offering season residents an lavish experience in the midst of the Florida wilds. While the …

Manatee County s District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge is reporting record-breaking campaign contributions after having just filed for reelection on June 1. A financial report …

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