Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that a shortage of batteries is slowing down the development of solar and wind power here in the U.S.? If so, what are we doing to ramp up battery production if …
Be Jolly and Bright This Holiday Season with Florida Power & Light Company’s energy-saving tips. The most wonderful time of the year is around the corner. The holiday season is a time of joy …
BRADENTON – Retired area orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Hatt–better known as Doc–recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Doc was married for 50 years and has three …
SARASOTA – Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center with his Off the Rails Tour on Sunday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale …
Hello Friends and Concerned Citizens. First, I want to give a shout-out to all who are willing to invest their time and attention to what is happening with your Manatee County Government. Without …
Last week, we discussed how Mote Marine, originally called Cape Haze Marine Laboratory, got its start in Placida. This week we continue the story with the formulation of Mote. Click HERE to read PART …
On September 13, the Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously to ask the County Administrator to research dredging open Midnight Pass. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) …
Janet Raines is a founder of the Sunshine State Theater Company, Bradenton's very first professional theater company. She joins the podcast to discuss the new venture as well as the company's debut …
This past Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission seated its new board members . This coming Tuesday, the new board will hold its first meeting. The agenda is choc full of major items, signaling that …
BRADENTON BEACH – Celebrate the holidays with Bradenton Beach during the fourth annual holiday boat parade returning to the area on Dec. 3. Boat owners are invited to show off their holiday …
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Music on Main, the free concert series, and block party that is held the first Friday of each month on LWR's Main Street, returns December 2 with R&B dance band Juicy Purple . …
BRADENTON – There is no better way to wrap up a holiday weekend than enjoying some great live music at one of your favorite local venues! Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see …
Thomas P. Murphy, age 92, of Bradenton, passed away on November 12, 2022. Born in Freeport, Illinois April 13, 1930, Tom grew up in Stockton, Illinois where he married his high school …
Robert Brooke, 86, of Bradenton, FL passed away on November. 16, 2022. He grew up in the rectory of Trinity Episcopal Church in Staunton, VirginiaÉ charismatic showoff, singer, player of …
William Irvin "Bill" Embody passed away in his sleep in Bradenton, FL, at the remarkable age of 102 on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born in Pottstown, PA on June 2, 1920, to Roy and Lillie …
Helen Tyrrell, 91, of Bradenton passed away on November 17, 2022. Helen was born on June 8, 1931. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are …
Mary Ruth Stephens, age 87, of Lakewood Ranch passed away on November 19, 2022. Mary was born on April 8, 1935. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No …
Karol Kay English, 81, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on November 17, 2022, she was born onNovember 12, 1941. Karol peacefully passed away at home. Born in Wyandotte, MI to the late Guy …
BRADENTON – Three new Manatee County Commissioners–Amanda Ballard, Mike Rahn and Jason Bearden–were sworn into office during a brief ceremony Tuesday in the BOCC Chambers at the …
BRADENTON – Manatee County Government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday's Garbage and recycling will be on Friday, November 25, and …