Bradenton Times News Articles

I am pretty sure that Jimmy Buffet thinks I’m stalking him. It wasn’t my intention. In fact, it was my goal this winter to get a picture with him. That’s all, not to get a clipping from his hair or go through his garbage or anything creepy like that. I just wanted a picture, just a new Facebook default of me and Jimmy. more»

Rain pelted down on the stone steps leading to artist David Wegman’s studio above Le Select in St Barthelemy. As Wegman strummed his antique guitar from 1860, it was as if we had transitioned into the past, back in time two decades to when this story took place. The tale he would pass on was a local pirate legend, a post-mortem journey, and an eerie act friendship.

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Several boating enthusiasts found themselves stranded Sunday evening when they returned to their launching place and discovered their cars, trucks and trailers were towed to south Sarasota. more»

On September 24, Americans across the country will participate in National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. The event calls people of all ages to connect to America’s great outdoors and care for the country’s public lands.This year’s National Public Lands Day supports the efforts of Let's Move Outside, a program of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let's Move! campaign. The volunteer experience allows children to explore and enjoy the outdoors while benefitting the community.

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Who says you can't marry the rustic charm of the Florida Keys with uspcale luxury without sacrificing authenticity? The Ocean Key Resort defines Floribbean comfort and it does so at the most prominent address south of Collins Avenue.

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Rain pelted down on the stone steps leading to artist David Wegman’s studio above Le Select in St Barthelemy. As Wegman strummed his antique guitar from 1860, it was as if we had transitioned into the past, back in time two decades to when this story took place. The tale he would pass on was a local pirate legend, a post-mortem journey, and an eerie act friendship.

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It's hard to stand out in a state littered with world class water parks. To be unique, you surely have to bring something special to the table and the concept of Orlando's Coco Key Water Resort does just that. A 54,000 square foot water park built on a themed hotel property, Coco Key offers a truly different Orlando experience, incorporating practicality, convenience and family fun in a surprisingly affordable package that seems refreshingly at odds with the rest of the area's attractions. more»

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants consumers to put safety in play if fireworks are part of your Fourth of July celebrations. A new CPSC study indicates that in 2009 there were two deaths and nearly 9,000 emergency room visits for injuries resulting from fireworks related incidents. Most fireworks injuries occurred to consumers younger than 20 and resulted in the loss of a limb in many cases.

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of Summer Sailstice, a national holiday that brings sailors all over the world together to celebrate and demonstrate a life under sail. more»

Well, it finally happened. Our local beaches, long perennial entries on various best of lists througfht the U.S., have finally reached the summit. Siesta Key was ranked number one on Dr. Beach's Top 10 List fo  2011, while Family Magazine has listed Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island as the number seven family beach in the nation. more»