Jon Mast’s defense of the building industry (“ Regarding Commissioner McCann’s Guest Op/E d”) appropriately highlights the hard-working local tradespeople who live and work in Manatee County. …
John Dunn is running for the Republican nomination for Manatee County Commission District 1 in this year's primary. He joins TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman for a wide-ranging discussion on the …
A California-based data integration company that employs the husband of Florida State Rep. Fiona McFarland (R-Sarasota) is poised to reap a multi-million dollar windfall as …
Leaders from University of South Florida and New College of Florida Tuesday chimed in on a land handover following a weekend of budget negotiations that yielded the plan. According to language …
In just days, Sarasota and its visitors are in for a delicious treat. Savor Sarasota kicks off this coming Monday for two weeks of incredible prix-fixe dining. Presented by Visit Sarasota County, the …
After failing for the second year in a row to pass a budget on time, the Florida Legislature has cobbled together this year’s Appropriations Act, to be voted on and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis by the …
Last week, Allegiant celebrated 5 million passengers served at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, one of the fastest-growing destinations in its network. On May 22, Allegiant identified its 5 …
Meet and hear about the show from playwright and actor, Jade Wheeler, pianist and musical director, Catherine Stornetta, and director, Livy Scanlon. Who Is Eartha Mae? makes its regional debut on May …
Phyllis “Sandy” Jordan passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, after a short illness. Sandy was born June 27, 1944, in Cotton, GA to Idus and Lois Joiner. She moved with …
Manatee County’s years-long effort to rewrite its Comprehensive Plan moved one step closer to state review last week, though not without concerns from residents and some planning …
A very insightful quote from a recent Barron’s letter to the editor observed that the dollar is useful to facilitate transactions on a worldwide basis, but terrible as a store of value. I decided …
Florida Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd has publicly voiced opposition to a proposal that would transfer the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus to the New College …
On a Wednesday afternoon in May, Eugene Turner sorted through maps of DeSoto County, laying one on a wooden table in his Arcadia real estate office. Turner scrutinized the map, pointing to properties …
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people said to be victims of …
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion …
BRADENTON — It will be a quiet week for local governments, with only the Manatee School Board and the Bradenton City Council in session. All local government offices …
This week in our “Lost but Not Forgotten” series, we’re highlighting a Sarasota landmark that has become almost invisible with time. Shadowed by modern towers along South Palm Avenue, the surviving Mira Mar ...
Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida. …
Gia Ciaccio, a Florida State University student, has hopes of a career with a professional sports club. Just listening to her talk about her ambitions …
There will be a free screening of Bad Faith 2026: Christian Nationalism in Power on Sunday, May 31, at 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota (3975 Fruitville Rd). Bad Faith 2026 …