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Government by Extortion is Considered Criminal

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. …

TALLAHASSEE – On Friday, Jan. 27, the Florida Commission on Ethics will take final action in the matter of alleged ethics violations by Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh for her part in …

Mayor's Corner: Gene Brown

As mayor, I am pleased to see hearty interest in the growth of our City. Both proponents and opponents of downtown growth have strong opinions, and that's one of the things that make for healthy …

Pink Floyd Laser Show Coming to Van Wezel

SARASOTA – Paramount’s Laser Spectacular, a multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd, will come to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the downtown Sarasota …

Manatee County Fair Wraps Up This Weekend

PALMETTO – This weekend is your last chance to visit the Manatee County Fair, which runs through Sunday, January 22. Vegas McGraw will perform a concert on the main stage tonight at 7 p.m. …

Village Bluegrass Fest returns to VOTA this Weekend

BRADENTON – Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen's second annual Village Bluegrass Festival will kick off in the Village of the Arts in downtown Bradenton this Friday evening. Saturday's all-day …

Weekend Sounds January 20-22

BRADENTON – It’s another big weekend for live music across Manatee and Sarasota counties. With multiple bands lined up at area venues each day this weekend, 941’s live music fans …

Van Ostenbridge Avoids Theft Charges by Entering PTI

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 …

BOCC Ends Call-In Feature for Public Comments

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 …

Residents Concerned with Plan to Widen 59th Street West

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 …

Manatee Commission Chair Facing Possible Larceny Charges

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 …

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