In line with polluters working in the present political climate to gut environmental regulations, are members of the phosphate industry. Favoritism toward phosphate mining companies is being shown at …

Much of the week's media oxygen was consumed by the State of the Union and impending war with Iran, but here are some stories you may have missed.

Douglas Brian Dahlquist, 62, of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully joined the Church Triumphant at 2:30 a.m. on February 19, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his …

Lucille Smith of Lakewood Ranch passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1946, to Joseph and Genevieve Wroblewski. Lucy grew up in Chicago. She worked at Bell Federal Savings, …

Patricia Ann Lane, known as Patti to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Bradenton, FL, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1947, in Chicago, IL, Patti’s …

Elissa Boleen, born on July 24, 1936, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Bradenton, Florida. IN THE CARE OF Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at …

On Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Palmetto will celebrate its history at Palmetto’s Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. …

To our Elected officials and others, I attended the protest at USF along with hundreds of other concerned citizens last night with staff and students.    …

Many of the littlest things associated with baseball don’t slip past Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Isaac Matson. By all accounts, Mattson will be a key member of the Pirates’ bullpen brigade …

Urbanite Theatre returns on March 20 with the regional premiere of celebrated playwright Kate Douglas' The Apiary.  It’s twenty-two years into the future, and honeybees are …

Looking for a fun night out? Check out Ag After Dark to see what all the buzz is about! This adults-only evening (18+) at the Ag Museum, 1015 6th St. West, Palmetto, is Tuesday, March …

The Bradentucky Bombers are ready to roll back onto the home track for a hard-hitting showdown against Fort Myers Roller Derby on Saturday, February 28, at the Ellenton Ice and Sports …

MANATEE COUNTY — The Powel Crosley Estate Foundation and Manatee County Government are delighted to welcome the public for free self-guided, docent-supported tours of the historic Powel Crosley …

Since the first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” was released, I’ve been obsessed with finding out why they’re selling the film with the quotation marks around the title. …

Folks need to research for themselves and ask their Representatives to support Rep. Massie, KY, No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (H.R. 7601), to put the brakes on the E.O. to grant liability protection …

Manatee County Government is inviting residents to take a deeper look at how their tax dollars work during a new series of interactive community workshops titled “Understanding …

A $608 million federal reimbursement that Florida’s been counting on to pay for the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” lockup won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all, …

Facing foul weather, the old sailors would always say, “Any port in a storm.” But what if the port is the cause of the storm? Right now, big controversies are blowing up over two of …

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the passing of Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts, the upcoming elections, Senator Jim Boyd's amendment regarding a cruise terminal, and the President's …