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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BRADENTON 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 …
Many Manatee County residents are understandably terrified by the news that the county s main drinking water source the reservoir at Lake Manatee contains toxic cyanobacteria from an algal bloom. …
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 …
BRADENTON Two 50-foot catamarans have splashed down in Cortez, Florida, the vessels are part of the highly anticipated Gulf Islands Ferry service. The water ferry service, which is anticipated to …
BRADENTON Live music lovers will have plenty of great shows to choose from this weekend in the 941 area. Among the scheduled performances are dance-party favorite 22N, rock band The Dirty Janes, …
BRADENTON Manatee County officials have said that despite the off-putting taste and smells in water drawn from Lake Manatee which contains cyanobacteria from an algal bloom it is safe to drink. …
MANATEE COUNTY Manatee County is accepting applications for 4 seats on the Children s Services Advisory Board. The CSAB makes recommendations to the Manatee County Commission about priorities and …
