Harold, born on August 13, 1951, to the late Harold Jones, Sr. and Willie Bea Hicks Jones departed this earth on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Aspire Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton, Florida where …
Jean Claude Josaphat transitioned on July 16, 2024. Visitation will be held 4 PM-6 PM Friday, August 16, 2024, at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W, Palmetto, FL. Services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August …
Kevin Kalley, born on March 5th 1965 in Muncie, Indiana peacefully passed away on August 11th, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. He was beloved son, a loving father, and a dear friend to many. Growing up, …
When the "dog days of summer" come to mind, you might picture a sizzling hot dog on the grill. But the origins of this phrase are far more intriguing, rooted in the mysteries of the night sky. This week, we'll delve into the true meaning of the dog days and explore how pioneers endured the sweltering heat of summer's peak.
As we approach Election Day, the stakes could not be higher. Either enough Manatee County voters will turn out to send Van Ostenbridge and his ilk packing by 7 p.m. Tuesday, or our community will …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
Last week, Manatee County voters who wished to cast their primary ballots in advance of the August 20 election day participated in early voting by visiting one of several early …
Tampa political consultant Anthony Pedicini is at the height of his success. The single 44-year-old Republican operative with the trademark shaved head lives in a million-dollar six-bedroom home in …
Dist. 3 Manatee County Commission candidate April Culbreath would like voters to believe that the “liberal media” is slandering her, working in collusion with her “RINO” …
The recent “inconvenience” caused by Tropical Storm Debby is obvious to Manatee County residents. But my Manatee County neighbors need to know that those …
The City of Bradenton’s Water Reclamation Facility is a vital component of our utility infrastructure, crucial for maintaining continuous treatment operations while minimizing environmental …
You may have recently noticed some BPD vehicles illuminated with solid red and blue lights. These are cruise lights. They are low-intensity, steady-burning lights designed to increase the visibility …
“Made of Rain” was officially 29 years in the making as the follow-up to the Psychedelic Furs’ seventh studio album, 1991’s “World Outside,” before it arrived in …
Florida House Democrats sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pressing him to apply for a federal program that would provide food assistance to low-income kids next summer. The Sunshine …
The best job I ever had was as an assistant horse wrangler at a summer camp. I liked it for two reasons: One, I got paid to ride horses on wooded trails every day. And two, if anything went wrong, I …
It will be a fairly quiet week in local government. The Palmetto City Commission will convene for its rescheduled budget workshop on Tuesday (this workshop was scheduled for …
As global warming intensifies, cities worldwide are experiencing an accelerated rise in temperatures compared to less urban areas. This phenomenon, known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect, …
As Tropical Storm Debby moved across Cuba Friday, Aug. 2, the National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rain and flooding along Florida’s west coast...
In this special bonus episode, Mitch and Dawn discuss the frustration many residents had regarding the county's recent response to Hurricane Debby and the changes in county leadership that likely …