Plans for a future Home Depot Store at the intersection of Rangeland Parkway and Lorraine Road in East County will not move forward, says a representative of the …
On Wednesday, I attended Dam 101, a media event put on by Manatee County Government to help local outlets better understand the functions of the dam and reservoir at Lake Manatee in light of the …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida and one sample from Florida’s East Coast. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF …
It is not needed, as hunting and fishing is already safely regulated for Floridians. Perhaps Floridians haven't looked closely at Amendment 2 - after all it doesn't change much, but it could have a …
It’s been a long time since we included Anna Maria Island in our staycation series—14 years, to be exact. Much has changed since then, and most island rats will tell …
There are 6 Florida constitutional amendments on the November ballot. There are two local tax referenda on the ballot. Make sure you understand these amendments and referenda AND their implications …
Applied Technology and Management will present their findings to the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners on alternatives to establish a Gulf to Bay Tidal Connection in the vicinity of the former …
Dear Editor: are we reaping what the MCC has sowed? We now hear of flooded homes throughout the county and we should be questioning our Commissioners: 1. Did you vote to approve …
Barbara T. Griffith-Smith passed away on August 30, 2024. Born on February 27, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana, she was a teacher, friend, wife, and mother. She is survived by three …
Local educator and fifth-generation Manatee County resident Dr. Tamara Cornwell is seeking another term on the Palmetto City Commission. She is facing her first challenger since 2008, real estate …
At Tuesday's land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners approved the purchase of a Cortez seafood restaurant and marina for use as a county boat ramp.
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, the City of Bradenton Water Reclamation Facility continues to bypass its filters, resulting in an ongoing discharge of partially treated …
If I were the king of Florida, there’d be a statue of J. Emory “Red” Cross in front of every government building. Red Cross was a state senator from Gainesville who became the …
The annual fall festival held on the grounds of Parrish United Methodist Church returns Sunday, October 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year, organizers are teaming up with Mote Marine and their …
In the annals of guitar shredding, none come more self-assured and mercurial than Yngwie Malmsteen. Born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, the Swedish axe whiz came of age in the mid-‘80s with …
Grab your friends and join us for our monthly Art Walk and Market! Even though Labor Day has passed, we're keeping the celebration going with a weekend full of art and activities. …
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 …
BRADENTON — It will be a very busy week for local governments with important meetings scheduled each day. Besides regular and workshop meetings, the Bradenton City Council, the Manatee …
Since Joe Biden was elected president in 2021, his administration has made effective, albeit halting progress on combating climate change and giving the nation’s renewable energy industry the …
Dear Editor, As I reflect on the state of our nation, I am struck by the deep divisions that pervade every level of American society - from the schoolhouse to the White House. Our rhetoric and …