I met with FPL in Ward 4 last Sunday (October 1), and they were ahead of schedule to restore electricity. River Isle, Fernwood & Spicewood, a community of about 500 homes, were restored within the …
BRADENTON – A Manatee County Commission meeting took a turn for the satirical on Tuesday when a citizen urged commissioners to declare Manatee County a "safe zone" for oak trees and potted …
The Bradenton City Council Ward 4 race will see two very qualified candidates challenging first-term incumbent Bill Sanders in what will be perhaps the most interesting local race on the November …
FLORIDA – Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a determination that listing the gopher tortoise as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act is not …
BRADENTON – A number of consequential public hearings related to Manatee County land use regulations will take place in the coming weeks and months, beginning with Thursday’s item-rich …
BRADENTON – There are several meetings on local government calendars this week. The Manatee County Commission and Manatee School board will convene on Tuesday for regular meetings. The …
Dear EarthTalk: I’d like to upgrade the energy efficiency of my condo but can’t afford the up-front cost of new equipment and materials. Are there any federal or other programs designed …
Babe Ruth's baseball legacy deserves better. Back in 1961, the Babe's single-season home run record of 60 was topped by Roger Maris. Ruth smacked 60 homers in 1927, and Maris one-upped him with 61 …
Manatee County Utilities has a new leader. Evan Pilachowski, P.E.–currently working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection–was unanimously approved by the Board of …
The Manatee County School Board District 2 runoff features former Bradenton City Councilman Harold Byrd and Vice-Chair of the Manatee School District Citizens Oversight Committee, Cindy Spray, in a …
Political newcomer David Levin and incumbent Marianne Barnebey will compete for the Bradenton City Council Ward 2 seat in a non-partisan race on the November ballot. Barnebey was first …
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, with two bayfront locations in Sarasota County, is a living museum and sanctuary of air plants from around the world, plants native to the State of Florida and …
BRADENTON –During Hurricane Ian, power outages and other system failures caused more than 13 million gallons of partially treated sewage to be released into local waterways. …
Kurt Landefeld is one of three candidates vying for the Bradenton City Council Ward 4 seat in November's election. In this week's episode of the pod, he sits down with TBT Editor Mitch Maley to …
BRADENTON – In the upcoming November election, Manatee County residents will be asked to vote to approve an extension of the county’s economic development ad valorem tax exemptions …
BRADENTON – Attention Deadheads, this weekend is VOTA's Art Walk, and local restauranter extraordinaire Dave Shiplett has two top-notch Tampa Bay area Grateful Dead-themed bands on tap at Bird …
PALMETTO – Banyan Coffee Company , a local craft coffee roaster that has been wowing java connoisseurs at local farmers' markets and through its delivery service, has opened its first …
MANATEE COUNTY – Individuals and families in Manatee County who require financial assistance with damages or certain expenses incurred due to Hurricane Ian can now apply for federal assistance. …
BRADENTON – The storm has passed and the live music has returned. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch and where. Twinkle and Rock Soul Radio …
MANTEE COUNTY – Manatee County debris haulers will begin their collection of storm debris Friday, October 7. For this collection, the county will be separated into western, northeastern, and …