Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs has a theory on countering the Tampa Bay Rays' home attendance woes. Building a new ballpark in downtown Tampa should do the trick. …
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 …
Summer is around the corner, and as temperatures rise across Florida, air conditioning use increases as well, leading to the single largest cause of high energy bills for residents. But it’s …
It was 1903 and the village of Braidentown was bustling with a rapidly growing population. It was the year the city was officially incorporated, but it was also a significant year for many other …
BRADENTON – This week, Manatee County administrator Scott Hopes and his team presented its annual recommended budget presentation to the Manatee County Commission, kicking off the budget …
BRADENTON – Last week, the Manatee Clerk of Court, Division of the Inspector General, delivered a memorandum to the Manatee County Administration and county commission announcing the IG’s …
When the new majority of Manatee County Commissioners were elected in 2020, they pledged to be a model of public transparency. However, after moving almost immediately to fire Manatee County …
If you are a Democrat or registered as having No Party Affiliation (NPA) listen up. Florida is a closed primary state, meaning a person registered in one party cannot vote in the other party’s …
PALMETTO – Unsung Trailblazers, a Juneteenth celebration of African American heritage and those who have made significant contributions to their communities, will take place at the Bradenton …
Bradenton Police Department raised awareness about seat belt safety to area residents during its annual Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign, held May 23 through June 5. …
BRADENTON – On Thursday, State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s Office announced that Gregory Milton Laverne Johnson was convicted of the Sexual Battery of a victim 12 years of age or older in a …
BRADENTON – If your weekend plans include enjoying live music, you will find no shortage of great local options to choose from this weekend. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see …
ANNA MARIA – On Sunday, the Center of Anna Maria Island will host Campaign for Ukraine's Concert for Peace, a four-hour rock concert featuring some of the area's very best musical talent, …
Once again, all my media devices lit up with another story of a mass shooting. This time it was a school in Uvalde, Texas. Mass shootings at the time of this writing, number 213 in 21 …
As many Manatee County residents already know, the homestead property tax is projected to increase by the maximum 3% allowed for 2022. This is because inflation as measured by the Consumer Price …
As Mayor, I am privileged in so many ways to be able to serve my community. One of those ways is to be part of the Mayors' Feed the Hungry organization. This organization has two food drives going on …
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis cut a record $3 billion from the record $110 billion budget passed by the legislature earlier this year. Locally, funds for the purchase of Rattlesnake Key and …
BRADENTON – In a BOCC regular meeting Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners used a majority bloc to restrict commentary by some of their fellow board members. In a 4-3 vote, the board declined …
BRADENTON – The Palmetto City Commission will be in session for a workshop and commission meeting on Monday.The Manatee County Commission will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday and a …
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that a tree seed shortage is jeopardizing reforestation efforts across the American West following so many bad wildfire seasons in a row? If so, what can everyday people do …
