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BRADENTON – The School District of Manatee County will celebrate the grand opening of a unique and specialized STEM program now being offered at two district schools: Sugg Middle School and …

Five More Florida Counties Pass Land Conservation Referenda

BRADENTON – Voters in Alachua, Brevard,Indian River, Nassau, and Polkcounties all passed ballot referendums last week that will create local revenue sources dedicated to protecting …

This Week in Local Government

BRADENTON – This week, the Palmetto City Commission and the Bradenton City Council will both be is session. The Palmetto City Commission will convene for a workshop and council meeting on …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What is the Biden administration doing to fight climate change?–W., Seattle, WA Joe Biden hopes to go down as the greenest president in U.S. history, and he may …

Green Files to Run for Kruse's County Commission Seat

BRADENTON – Keith Green, who serves on the Bradenton City Planning Commission and previously served on the Manatee County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, has filed to run for the …

Bradenton

CLEVELAND – Cleveland Guardians center fielder Myles Straw is an elite defender. Prior to Game 3 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies, Major League …

Recreational Cannabis Referendums Pass in 2 of 5 States

BRADENTON – Voters approved legalized recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri on Tuesday, while ballot measures in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arkansas failed. The …

Water Taxi Funding to Come Back to BOCC

BRADENTON – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council has approved a funding recommendation of $950,000 for the construction of two pontoon ferry boats for the future Manatee County water …

Since folks began keeping records of hurricanes back in 1853, there have only been 76 hurricanes in the month of November. Of those, only two made landfall in Florida. Here's a historic look at the …

Lincoln's Accomplishments Were Not Limited to Athletics

From December 2014 to April 2016, the Bradenton Herald published several articles about the many outstanding athletes that graduated from Lincoln Memorial High School. Lost among those athletic …

BRADENTON – Florida proved an outlier state for the Republican Party on Tuesday. While GOP candidates–particularly those with far-right platforms–underperformed to expectations …

COVID Migration has Solidified Florida as a Red State

The National-level red wave that was predicted to occur on Tuesday may not have materialized, but Republican victories in Florida far exceeded even the party’s best expectations. Why was …

Manatee County Tropical Storm Nicole Update

BRADENTON – The effects of Tropical Storm Nicole on Manatee County have been minimal. The "Safe Haven“ shelter at Freedom Elementary has been closed. Some Manatee County services that …

General Election Deadlines Extended

BRADENTON – The deadline to submit written evidence supporting eligibility for a Provisional Ballot, and to submit a Vote By Mail Cure Affidavit, has been extended to 5:00 pm on Saturday, …

Stone Crab Festival Returns to Cortez This Weekend

CORTEZ – The 10th Annual Stone Crab & Music Festival will take place this weekend atSwordfish Grill and Tiki in the Cortez Village. Come on out for some of the best local live music and …

Weekend Sounds November 11-13

BRADENTON – The storm has cleared and the skies throughout the weekend are predicted to be clear and cool, perfect conditions for taking in some live music. Perhaps more perfect are the bands …

Three State Constitutional Amendments Fail

BRADENTON – Three constitutional amendments were put before voters in referendum measures on Tuesday's ballot, two of which could have had significant future consequences. While all three …

2022 Reef & Beach Cleanup Returns This Weekend

MANATEE COUNTY – Hurricane Ian interfered with the annual Suncoast Reef & Beach Cleanup, but the event has been rescheduled and will be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and …

TALLAHASSEE – All Voting is Local Florida, Campaign Legal Center, and other state, local, and national organizations, sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Cord Byrd …

LWV County Commission Meeting Notes: 11/03/2022

BRADENTON –The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of …

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