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Who Honey Potted Who? Secretary of National Embarrassment; The Nerd Reich

Editor's Picks returns after an election hiatus.  The Nvidia story gets a little murky, Pete Hegseth outembarrasses himself, and Jesse Wells is my new hero. Who Honey Potted Who? The Nvidia …
by Mitch Maley
6 hours ago
Photo by Chaz D Photography
Theater

Review: Meteor Shower

Meteor Shower , the surreal comedy written by Steve Martin, recently debuted at American Stage in downtown St. Pete. The grossly entertaining play is very Martin-esque , though much more in the vein …
by Mitch Maley
7 hours ago
film

2026's Most Overlooked Movies

As we roll into the final stretch of 2026, we’re getting to that year-end push from the studios on the films that they’ve either put millions into advertising (“Dune: Chapter 3” and …
by Jared Rasic
8 hours ago
Sports

Tampa’s Lou Piniella hopes third time’s a charm with upcoming Hall of Fame vote

December 6 is a date Lou Piniella’s family and friends have circled on their calendars. Will Piniella receive an early Christmas present and finally get elected to the National Baseball Hall of …
by Don Laible
Yesterday at 3:18 PM
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State
Appeals court denied Hope Florida publication ban, opens second leak probe
The First District Court of Appeal has refused to ban publication of the Hope Florida grand jury report. The request came from the officials the report names, Attorney General James Uthmeier …
by Michael Barfield
Yesterday at 1:31 PM
National
Alina Habba-Mildon. Public domain photo
Former Trump lawyer "fired" from shady gig, but retains $14.5 million from undisclosed "work" for pardoned Venezuelan banker
Alina Habba-Mildon, former attorney of President Donald Trump, has been fired by Concord Partners, losing the remaining value of a $50 million, four-year contract she was controversially awarded by a …
by Mitch Maley
3 days ago
National
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth holds a press briefing at the Pentagon, Nov. 10, 2026. Photo: DOD
Defense Secretary Hegseth calls impeachment push a ‘farce’
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struck a defiant tone Tuesday as he faces potential impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives this week, casting the effort as an attack on American service …
by Jonathan Shorman
3 days ago
Local
Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot DeSoto Bridge Run to take place Thanksgiving morning
This Thanksgiving, community members can kick off the holiday season with a brand-new tradition near the river: the Inaugural Manatee River Turkey Trot Bridge Run. Runners/Walkers will be able to …
Staff Report
3 days ago
Local
Manatee Clerk hosts free community shred day on Nov. 14; Free services for veterans throughout month of November
The Office of Angel Colonneso, Esq., Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County, will host its fall Clerk's Community Shred Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Manatee …
Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
3 days ago
Red Tide Status Update: November 6, 2026
Over the past week, the red tide organism,  Karenia brevis, was observed in 12 samples from Northwest Florida and at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida. Bloom …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Saturday, November 7
Opinions
EarthTalk: Besides Giving The View And Letting In Light, Solar Windows Power Buildings
Modern urban skylines are dominated by towering skyscrapers with expansive glass facades that absorb large amounts of solar heat …
Saturday, November 7
Opinion
The road to ruin is paved with partisanship
As someone who has analyzed public policy in Manatee County for a long time, one of my biggest frustrations is the ongoing disconnect between voters' expressed concerns and their voting …
by Mitch Maley
Friday, November 6
opinion
Is Radical Republican Chair Mark Flanagan Spewing Lies About Republican Candidates?
When the state party under Joe Gruters installed Mark Flanagan as Chairman of the local Manatee Republican Executive Committee, it was because party leadership wanted a radical right-winger to …
by Joe McCalsh
Saturday, October 31
COMMENTARY
Sunday Favorites
The Last Squeeze: Florida's Vanishing Citrus Culture
There was a time when orange juice was a staple on American breakfast tables and roadside citrus stands greeted travelers at nearly every Florida interstate exit. But times have changed.
by Merab Favortie
5 days ago
Sunday Favorites
Holy Water and Happy Hour
Sunday best wasn’t always required, and neither was leaving the car. From Venice’s drive-in church to beachside services and worship at the Flora-Bama, Florida congregations have found some …
by Merab Favorite
Sunday, November 1
commentary
A bear wanders through one of the pastures on the Olsen family cattle ranch in Davie. The natural beauty of Ben Olsen’s family property motivated him to become an environmental activist, which has led to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission putting him and his parents under surveillance. (Photo via Ben Olsen)
Florida wildlife agency put a homebound dementia patient under surveillance
Growing up, I watched a lot of Bugs Bunny cartoons. I always cracked up when inept hunter Elmer Fudd would turn to the camera, put a finger to his lips and tell viewers, “Be vewwy vewwy quiet — …
by Craig Pittman
Friday, October 30
Obituaries
obituary
Maria Teresa McDermott-Alvarez
Maria Teresa McDermott-Alvarez passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on June 28, 1928, Maria lived a long life that spanned nearly a century. She will be remembered with love …
10 hours ago
obituary
Laura Lou Morales
Laura Lou Morales, born on February 1, 1952, passed away on November 2, 2026. Laura will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew her. Her passing leaves behind sorrow, but also …
10 hours ago
obituary
Wallace Thomas Jenkins
Wallace Thomas “Tom” Jenkins, 70 of Lakewood Ranch, FL passed away on Saturday, November 7th at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy health battle. He will be missed by all who knew him. …
10 hours ago
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TBT Podcasts
podcast
This week, Mitch and TBT Publisher Joe McClash discuss the results of Tuesday's elections and what they likely mean for Manatee County's future.
Wednesday, November 4
podcast
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the upcoming elections and Dawn's recent investigative reporting on a soul-sourced streetlight project and other business involving an entity that seems to do a lot …
Wednesday, October 28
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Sports

Professional growth becoming routine for Rembert

Chris Rembert is growing professionally at Pirate City. This weekend, Rembert, Pittsburgh’s second-round draft pick in July, is headed back home to Pensacola, Florida. He’s been in Bradenton …
by Don Laible
Friday, November 6
Local

Rye Preserve camping goes online

Ready to spend a night under the stars? Camping at Rye Preserve returns this Friday, November 6! Enjoy a peaceful weekend surrounded by nature, with camping available every Friday and Saturday night …
Manatee County Natural Resources
Friday, November 6
Baseball

Young Bucs Awards Winners Dominated by Former Marauders

The Pittsburgh Pirates' future looks bright. The top ballplayers in the Pirates’ system have all, at some point in their careers, passed through LECOM Park. Recently, the Pirates announced …
by Don Laible
Thursday, October 29
Sports

Nogowski clears the fences with updated edition of The Last Time Out

Author John Nogowski has a unique way of remembering some of the biggest names of all time in baseball, with his updated edition of The Last Time Out: Big-League Farewells of Baseball’s Greatest. …
by Don Laible
Saturday, October 24
Arts & Entertainment

Junior League of Manatee County Brings Holiday Magic to Local Families with Santa Mail of Manatee

The Junior League of Manatee County (JLMC) is bringing a little extra North Pole magic to the holiday season with the launch of Santa Mail of Manatee: Delivering Holiday Magic, One Letter at a Time. …

Junior League of Manatee County
10 hours ago
Arts & Entertainment

Christmas in Cortez returns with AMI Privateers, Dec. 12

Christmas in Cortez returns on December 12, from 12- 3 PM. The annual free family event offers a chance to meet Santa, play games, make crafts, play in bounce houses, and more. The AMI …
Staff Report
3 days ago
Theater

Review: Urbanite's Ahoy-Hoy

Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota recently presented the world premiere of Jenny Stafford's Ahoy-Hoy . Winner of Urbanite's 2025 Modern Works Festival "Audience Favorite" award, Ahoy-Hoy began at …
by Mitch Maley
Thursday, November 5
Music

Interview: Samantha Fish

When Samantha Fish was a music-crazy tween, experiencing music was best done in the confines of her bedroom. So, when her father took her to see Sheryl Crow, she went kicking and screaming …
by Dave Gil de Rubio
Thursday, November 5
ICYM - In Case You Missed It
Nearly half a billion birds cross the U.S. to travel to their northern nesting grounds in the spring, and then return to central and south America to escape the cold in the fall …
Saturday, October 31
Guest Opinion
Rattlesnake Key, south of the Sunshine Skyway, reachable only by boat, is about 700 acres of mangroves and tidal flats beside the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. Its shallows shelter the young snook, …
by Kelly Kirschner
Thursday, October 29
opinion
After the takeover of the local Republican Executive Committee, Mark Flanagan spent an outrageous amount of money to bring in Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of Donald J. Trump. In reviewing the …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
Campaign season demands sharp debate, but it also demands accountability. Misleading voters to shore up party turnout harms our political process and disrespects the intelligence of everyday …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
The Republican Party of Florida must have been caught completely off guard when local Republicans dared to reject Governor DeSantis’s preferred candidates in the 2024 primary. Candidates James …
by Joe McClash
Wednesday, October 28
Interesting News

Element 52 Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado – A Ski Lift at the Door, Main Street Down the Block

A top-floor penthouse combines the privacy of a standalone house with hotel-style service, a pairing rarely found inside Telluride’s town limits. By Chris Caggiano The morning starts in the …

emergent (via KeyCrew)
8 hours ago

What Luxury Home Buyers in Beaverton, Oregon Are Prioritizing in 2026

Luxury buyers on the West Coast want different things than they did five years ago, and in Beaverton, Oregon, those changes show up in which homes sell and which ones sit. Carey Hughes, who leads …
Daniela Davila (via KeyCrew)
8 hours ago

Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.

Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …
Heather Hook (via KeyCrew)
8 hours ago
Florida report

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Bob Delaney - Undercover Film "Hiding in Plain Sight" Working Undercover in New Jersey as a State Trooper

Emmy Award winning director, Nick Nanton, interviews Bob Delaney. Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and NBA referee. Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers in two vastly different fields, from infiltrating the Mafia in the 1970s to becoming one of the NBA's most respected referees. In this episode, Bob opens up about his experience with post-traumatic stress and his passion for helping others overcome it.

State News
In his first public appearance since his historic electoral victory, Gov.-elect Byron Donalds delivered a brief speech Thursday calling the results humbling. Donald’s speech carried none of the …
Christine Sexton (via Florida Phoenix)
6 hours ago
The U.S. Postal Service faces renewed calls to drop restrictions ordered by President Donald Trump on mail ballots, setting up a major clash between states and the federal government ahead of the …
Jonathan Shorman (via Florida Phoenix)
8 hours ago
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in the District of Columbia on Thursday seemed weary of the Trump administration’s arguments that it should be allowed to proceed with its second attempt to redefine …
Ariana Figueroa (via Florida Phoenix)
9 hours ago
Much of the midterm “blue tsunami” came from diverse, enthusiastic young voters with financial struggles who flocked to the polls, and also Trump voters sitting out the election, according to two …
Tim Henderson (via Florida Phoenix)
11 hours ago