Having failed to secure Manatee County voter approval for ad valorem taxing rights in March, WMFRD did the next best thing. The five member elected Commission voted themselves a 7.9% increase for tax …
(BookTrib) - “The Captain's Clue” by Brock Eastman and Shaun StevensonIn this hilarious action-adventure for Christian kids, the parables of Jesus literally come to life — and Parable Port is …
Honorable George Kirkendall Brown, Jr. (November 16, 1945 – June 4, 2026) passed away in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 80. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, George lived a life defined by …
On this week's episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian skewered the expensive remake of New College of Florida with the sort of flaming takedown Oliver and his team are …
It was said, “Hopefully, as we go to the polling places, we can weigh the candidates’ overall worth and not cross off anyone because they have accepted a campaign contribution from the building …
(Feature Impact) La amenaza de las enfermedades cardíacas y los accidentes cerebrovasculares está creciendo considerablemente entre mujeres y niñas, crecen las tasas de factores de riesgo de salud …
Before luxury condominiums lined the waterfront, visitors to Sarasota and Manatee counties checked into grand hotels with tropical gardens, sweeping verandas and bayfront views. This week in our …
On Thursday, the Manatee County Commission wisely voted to continue a public hearing on the transmittal of a rewrite of the county’s comprehensive land use plan until after its July recess. On Tuesday, the county administration tried to push through approval of an amendment to its contract with CIP Solutions, the company that operates the former Piney Point …
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Friday that the state is settling a federal lawsuit by declaring Florida’s three-day firearm purchase waiting period …
There has never been a more threatening proposal to the way of life for Floridians than the “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” tax reform. This legislation stands to strip local …
Everyone is talking about property taxes. Almost nobody is talking about power. That's strange because power, not taxes, is what this debate is really about. The sales pitch is simple: property …
Pesticides are used to control the spread of or eliminate pests in the agricultural field. The primary purpose of using them is to control invasive species …
It will be a very busy week for the Manatee County Commission with the FY27 budget work sessions underway. The County Commission will hold budget work session meetings …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
Sophia Haakman is something of a bird whisperer. The 16-year-old Pineview School student doesn’t just notice Sarasota’s birds. She wants to understand how they live, what they need to …
This is one of the most common concerns we hear at the League of Women Voters of Manatee County — and it’s exactly why we host our candidate forums. These sessions give voters a chance to hear …
Dianne Leigh Snarski passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Dianne was a resident of Bradenton, Florida, and was born on June 8, 1944.
The explorers of Florida found the lonely expanse of the Everglades to be downright f-f-f-f-frightening. “The bog is fearful,” one wrote during an 1892 expedition that took 21 days. “No …
Vinod Shiva Patel passed on June 1, 2026, at the age of 72; born January 15, 1954, Vinod lived in Bradenton, Florida.
Herbert Wayne Carlton, a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on May 20, 2026, at the age of 51, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at the …