I m often asked my thoughts on how we might turn around the sad state of local and state politics in which our single-party rule has been captured by special interests, most notably land developers. …
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 …
CLEARWATER The Sound, a new amphitheater in Clearwater's Coachman Park, is the region's newest performance venue. Roughly half the size of the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida …
SARASOTA Local band, Kettle of Fish , will perform this Friday from 5-9 pm, on the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for Friday Fest. Friday Fest is Van Wezel s annual outdoor …
BRADENTON ""Hello, mid-June!"" Florida may be heating up but don't let the summer heat keep you from enjoying the cool local music. Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands …
BRADENTON Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, who made national news for her role in Vaccinegate, has informed the governor and fellow board members that she will be stepping down from her …
SARASOTA Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) recently announced that thirteen students nominated by the Congressman have received an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy. More than half of …
SARASOTA On Friday, Urbanite Theater in downtown Sarasota presented the world premiere of Franky D. Gonzalez s That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven, which was commissioned by the company after …
BRADENTON In a BOCC work session on Tuesday, Manatee County CFO Sheila McLean presented commissioners with the five-year recommended FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan. This is the largest CIP the …
MIAMI Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal felony charges in a Miami courtroom on Tuesday. Trump is accused of keeping classified military secrets at his Palm Beach Island …
BRADENTON It will be a fairly busy week in local government, particularly for the Manatee County Commission. Beginning Monday, the Manatee County Commission will hold its first of three budget work …
Dear EarthTalk: Do nature, plants and animals have legal rights? Tom C., Raleigh, NC The question of whether nature, encompassing plants and animals, should possess rights is a …
The Bradenton Police Department raised awareness about seat belt safety during its annual Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign, held May 22 through June 4. Preliminary …
West of Pittsburgh, at Triple-A Indianapolis, Canaan Smith-Njigba is learning that patience indeed is a virtue. Ten weeks back, at the Pittsburgh Pirates spring camp in Bradenton, Smith-Njigba, 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 …
Black Beauty is arguably the most famous horse of the last century. Did you know Walter Farley, the author of the equestrian series lived much of his life in Venice, Florida? Here's the story of the …
TALLAHASSEE Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened the door to controversial speed detection cameras recently when he signed HB657 into law. The law allows Florida communities to install photo …
BRADENTON With a focus on public safety, health care, and technology/cybersecurity, acting Manatee County Administrator Lee Washington presented the county commission with an FY24 budget proposal …
BRADENTON At Thursday's meeting, the Manatee County Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend approval of a comp plan amendment and rezone that would allow for yet another major development east …
We have all heard much talk of growth bringing progress to our area and of the enlarged tax base it provides to better our economy. Every day that passes, Florida gains nearly 1,000 new …