On Tuesday, the Florida Legislature passed a joint resolution titled Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes that will place a constitutional amendment for a property tax …
This weekend, the Village of the Arts is all about locals at the “We LOVE Locals” Art Walk and Market. Wander through the galleries, meet local artists, shop pop-up vendors, listen to live …
Thomas Schwarz announced that he has qualified for the ballot in this November's Bradenton City Council Ward 3 race. Schwarz has called Bradenton home for 22 years and says he wants to …
There are flickering signs that the United States and Iran might negotiate a settlement to end the unprovoked war launched by President Trump earlier this year. A settlement would be welcome …
From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso husband Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as …
Local government officials are pushing back on a plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate property taxes for many Floridians, saying the sweeping cuts would cripple basic services that range from …
The Florida Legislature is moving quickly to put into play a revamped proposal pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to drastically reduce property taxes, homestead and otherwise, with potential final passage …
Our sweet mother, Charlotte Audrey Stevens Schwind Atrosh passed away on April 26, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, with her daughters nearby. She was born on October 7, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and …
This week in our Lost but Not Forgotten series, we're revisiting Floridaland, the family attraction that promised visitors "Everything Under the Sun." Opened in 1964 on 50 acres along Sarasota Bay, …
Roughly four and a half years after engineers first warned that Manatee County’s downtown parking garage required major repairs and further investigation, county officials say …
On Monday, Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee for a three-day special session to consider Governor Ron DeSantis' "Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes" proposal, which aims to eliminate …
Koalas are facing a serious risk of extinction within the next few decades. Experts warn that without urgent action; these beloved animals could disappear from Australia in just 20–30 years. …
The Manatee County Commission and the Palmetto City Commission will be in session for meetings this week.
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in three samples from Southwest Florida and one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and …
As national politics dominate headlines, many of the races that most directly affect our daily lives receive the least attention. County commissions, school boards, and city councils make …
Cultural and political division in Florida and across the country has spread beyond heated arguments on social media and around Thanksgiving tables. Since Donald Trump took office in …
Having Endy Rodriguez back in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform is exciting. You have to be happy that Endy is back in Pittsburgh. Over the past two seasons, Endy has overcome a couple of physical …
Keith Green, who has served four years on the Bradenton City Planning Commission and previously served on the Manatee County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, has filed to run for …
One of the great joys of living in Florida is our access to fresh seafood — shrimp, scallops, grouper, you name it. I grilled some on Memorial Day and it was delicious! The source of all this …
Donald Lee Hampton, 87, passed away on May 27, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on September 4, 1938, Donald dedicated his life to his family and his work, leaving a lasting impact on those around …