Despite its broad, bi-partisan popularity, both the Democratic and Republican parties have fought tooth and nail to prevent municipalities from implementing ranked-choice voting. However, in …
The City of Bradenton has reported a wastewater release that led to 450,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater being bypassed from the city’s reclamation facility …
Florida is such an exciting place to live. Alligators lurk in any body of water that’s bigger than a puddle . In cold weather, iguanas fall from the trees like autumn leaves. We’ve got …
The Manatee County Fair opened Thursday and runs through Sunday, January 26. All of your favorite fair events are back, including live music, fair food, ag exhibits, and much, …
On Thursday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), pending the incoming Secretary of …
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has filed an appeal with the Florida Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against Rick Wilson, the former Florida Republican strategist and …
Former Florida Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi remained on a smooth path to confirmation for the top spot at the U.S. Justice Department after senators on Wednesday closed the …
It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
The “castle” is a historic 1908 home on State Road 70 in the neighborhood known as “historic Oneco,” made famous by the Reasoner Family’s Royal Palm Nurseries, founded …
Manatee County has officially adopted revised regulations for issuing building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The new rules eliminate the 750-foot size cap and end the …
Hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to gather at the end of this month in a special legislative session to address immigration as well as issues regarding condominiums, …
A final report from former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith contends that had President-elect Donald Trump not won in November, he would have been convicted on charges …
Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law ( SB 7014 ) that critics claimed would allow unethical conduct to continue unchecked. The measure banned both state and local ethics …
I’ve long assured both readers and those who hold elected office that I much prefer to write about the things government is doing right than bemoan its many shortcomings. This week provided an …
Manatee County Government has announced that Stephanie Garrison will fill the newly created role of Director of Government Relations. Garrison was confirmed for the position during …
At one time, Tampa Bay lawmaker Mike Beltran appeared to have it made with a promising political career. …
Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide run and Rep. Byron Donalds aligning himself with a leading …
In last week’s column , I suggested that the Manatee County Commission reevaluate its posture toward our state delegation. This week, Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Will Robinson took a …
On Friday, Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota presented the regional debut of Leegrid Stevens' sci-fi drama Spaceman. Spaceman picks up seven months into groundbreaking …
When it comes to musical iconoclasts, the late Frank Zappa left behind quite the creative legacy despite only living to the age of 52 before succumbing to prostate cancer in 1993.