MANATEE COUNTY – As part of the ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery efforts, Manatee County Government has announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center at the John Mable Park in east Manatee, …
TALLAHASSEE – Our state requires Florida Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in non-partisan elections every six years so voters can decide whether they …
TALLAHASSEE – On Tuesday, a Florida judge found that Governor Ron DeSantis' office did not follow the state’s public records law, ordering his administration to turn over records …
BRADENTON – The 18th Annual Festival of the Skeletons returns to the Village of the Arts on the first Friday and Saturday of November. VOTA's most popular annual event is a celebration of life …
BRADENTON – There are some great shows lined up this weekend, including an Ozzy and Alice Halloween Tribute show! Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch …
SARASOTA – The Burdens , a deliciously dark comedy by Matt Schatz, made its regional debut at Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota on Friday evening. Siblings Jane and Mordy …
BRADENTON – Manatee County has ended its Red-Light Camera program. The contract between the county and red-light camera vendor Conduent expired at midnight on October 15. Conduent will no …
BRADENTON – There are three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution on the November ballot. They include an amendment that would abolish the Constitution Revision Commission, an …
On Monday night, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his election opponent, Congressman Charlie Crist met for their first and only scheduled debate at the Sunrise Theatre in historic downtown Fort …
BRADENTON – Another long-time employee of the Manatee County Government has submitted their resignation. Jeff Goodwin, Deputy Director of the Department of Utilities, has informed the county …
BRADENTON – Manatee County School Board member Charlie Kennedy laid into his former board colleague and current Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes at Tuesday’s meeting when the …
The Bradenton Times did not support the existing economic development property tax exemption plan when it was first put before voters in an off-year, special election in June of 2013 and passed by a …
The final interim financial report for the first ten months of fiscal 2022 has been published by the Clerk and shows the followingÉ Total cash on the County’s balance sheet equals …
Dear EarthTalk: How do manufactured homes stack up against traditionally constructed houses in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental footprint?–Jen Jackson, via email …
Joe Maddon came into his first full-time Major League managing gig well-organized. Before being hired to pilot the Rays at Tropicana Field for the 2006 season, there were three separate seasons where …
It should be a surprise to no one that Florida is facing an insurance crisis. For decades, state and local governments have permitted inappropriate development in hurricane-prone areas and continue …
BRADENTON – It will be a relatively light week in local government. The Manatee School Board will convene for a meeting on Tuesday and the Bradenton City Council will hold a meeting on …
The 2022 race for Florida’s Senate seat features incumbent Marco Rubio being challenged by Orlando-area Congresswoman Val Demings. Demings is a former Orlando Police Chief who …
Anyone from the Manatee County area most likely remembers the death of Pat Mullins, a beloved Palmetto High School librarian who went missing while on a short boat ride. His body was discovered a few …
LAKE WORTH – On Tuesday night, Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings met for their first and only debate, as they face off for the opportunity to represent …