The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League, and notes adherence to, or lack of …
Late last year, I wrote an article arguing that the Federal government should extend the health care subsidies for Obamacare (a.k.a. Affordable Care Act) at a cost of $138 billion to keep 24.3 …
John "Captain" Phillips is a recently-retired Coast Guard CWO4 with more than three decades of service. He is challenging Rep. Bill Conerly in the Republican primary for the Florida House of …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, County Administrator Charlie Bishop announced that Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol would be departing from his leadership …
Spectrum Sailing and Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted the inaugural Next Tack Community Regatta this past Saturday at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The event brought sailors from the …
Today, we hear the words "Thank you for your Service" being said to the men and women in our military. However, the Vietnam-era soldiers were disrespected when returning home from serving …
Toxic emissions in Florida must be significantly reduced. Inadequacies in existing state and federal laws exempt many polluting facilities from reporting toxic releases. It is no longer …
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted today to declare a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the …
The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host its spring Clerk's Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, …
It is a well-established fact that President Trump notoriously values instinct over intelligence and pragmatism: “I have a gut, and my gut tells me more sometimes than anybody else’s brain can …
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners has approved a key milestone for the Fresh Start initiative, marking another addition to the County’s ecosystem of support for people in …
Alexander "Alika" Williams plays second base and shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Williams with the 37th overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. He made …
This week, we turn to the women of Florida’s waterfront and frontier, store owners, lighthouse keepers and homesteaders who built lives along the Gulf Coast when conditions were anything but easy. Their grit helped shape the character of our coastal communities.
With the candidate qualifying deadline just 12 weeks away, more than 20 individuals have filed to run for a seat on the Manatee County Commission. In …
The 2026 Manatee County School Board races are taking shape with three seats open for election—Districts 2, 4, and 5. Seven candidates have …
Members of Manatee County's legislative delegation told constituents they understood the "unintended" consequences included in SB 180, which was passed and signed into law in 2025. However, the …
North American river otters, famous for their cute whiskered faces and playful behavior, make their home across North America …
On Monday, the Palmetto City Commission will hold a workshop and regular meeting. The Manatee County Commission has just one meeting …
I stopped this weekend to gas up our car, and it took longer than usual. The pumping wasn’t the problem. The delay came from securing a big enough bank loan. In case you’ve been holed up in …
Tide Tables, a longtime favorite in the Manatee County restaurant scene, was included as one of only 39 restaurants (only two of which were in Florida) on USA Today's 2026 Restaurants of the …