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LWV County Commission Budget Session Notes: 06/15/2022

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good …

LWV County Commission Budget Session Notes: 06/14/2022

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good …

LWV County Commission Budget Session Notes: 06/13/2022

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good …

Sunday Favorites: History of Camp Flying Eagle

It's officially summer and as we drop our children off at various summer camps across the Tampa Bay area, I think about back to one of the oldest camps in Florida, Camp Flying Eagle. Located in east …

Integrated Pest Management

As the rainy season approaches, ManaSota-88 suggests the following ways for citizens to practice integrated pest management: 1. Avoid mosquito breeding sites by emptying water standing …

Manatee County Parking Garage Replacement Planned

MANATEE COUNTY – After recent engineering investigations revealed structural concerns in the County Parking Structure, Manatee County officials are taking action to mitigate risk while …

HOLMES BEACH – Manatee County Commission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge suggested the city of Holmes Beach could suffer financial consequences if the city commission enacts a prohibition on …

A "Lopsided" Dais?

BRADENTON – During a recent regular meeting of the Manatee County Commission, the board voted 4-3 to not allow commissioner comments at the end of the meeting. TBT has learned that after the …

Manatee County Names New Human Resources Director

MANATEE COUNTY – Following an intense and thorough search, Jennifer Harmon has been named Human Resources Director for Manatee County Government. Harmon brings over two decades …

Theater Review: Athena

SARASOTA – Gracie Gardner's Athena recently opened at Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota. I wasn't terribly excited at the prospect of a play about two high school girls …

Weekend Sounds June 17-19

BRADENTON – The weekend has arrived bringing another great lineup of live music options at local venues. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch and where. …

BRADENTON – Public records have revealed that a citizen requested Manatee County Commissioners Vanessa Baugh and Kevin Van Ostenbridge "avoid" future discussions of BOCC business outside of the …

Small Plane Crashes in Myakka River

MYAKKA CITY – On Monday night, a small aircraft crash landed near the Myakka River. The Manatee Sheriff's Office reported that the pilot was able to escape the crash unharmed. At …

SARASOTA – On Monday, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) announced that 17 students he nominated have received an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy. "I congratulate …

Clerk Snubbed Following Letter/IG Audit

BRADENTON – At a budget work session Monday, Manatee County constitutional officers presented their FY2023 budget requests. Clerk/Comptroller Angel Colonneso's budget request was flagged by two …

BOCC Budget Work Session Ends in Disarray

BRADENTON – A BOCC budget work session devolved into disagreement and accusations on Tuesday after the conclusion of the capital improvements presentation(CIP) to commissioners. Commissioner …

Guest Opinion: We'll All Need Home Care Someday

My son JJ has cerebral palsy. He’s unable to speak or use his arms and legs. But he’s remarkable. He communicates by using his nose to type on a keyboard attached to his wheelchair. His …

This Week in Local Government

BRADENTON – It is going to be a busy week in local government. With the Manatee County Commission budget process underway and recess just around the corner in July, the commission will convene …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: What do outdated federal housing mandates from the 1930s have to do with environmental justice today?–William. O., New York, NY Racist policies from the 20th …

Council Corner: Marianne Barnebey, Ward 2

My grandmother taught me that "the only thing that likes change is a wet baby.“ Our City has undergone change since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. We continue to have challenges with regard to …

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