The Tallahassee money games have begun. The Florida House and Senate in the last 24 hours released dueling state budget plans that are about $1 billion apart, with the House proposing to spend …
A Florida House committee has advanced a proposal that could ultimately add more nuclear power to the state’s energy portfolio. Under the measure ( HB 1461 ), sponsored by Rep. Monique Miller, …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Lawrence Ronald Kitterman "Larry," born on July 13, 1957, passed away on February 8, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters …
A hot Florida beach day looks simple at first glance. People wade into the surf to cool off. Children splash at the shoreline. But in the 1960s, even stepping into the water could be a protest. After …
The recent announcement that a cruise port developer is in the initial planning phase to develop a major port near the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve has generated considerable local opposition. And …
In the 1980s, malls were the heart of American social life. They were bustling centers featured in TV shows and movies as symbols of youth culture. Today, however, …
All local government offices will be closed on Monday this week in observance of Presidents' Day. The Manatee County Commission …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in seven samples from Northwest Florida and two samples from Florida’s East Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not …
The Bradenton Police Department is gearing up for a busy and exciting weekend, February 20-22. We’re expecting tens of thousands of race fans, baseball fans, and visitors to be in and around …
Anyone who has restored, or even explored, a really old building has hoped to find treasure. I am no exception. Seven years ago, when I started restoring this century-old family home, I couldn’t …
Wendy’s has announced plans to open two new restaurant locations in Manatee County through a locally owned Wendy’s franchisee. Together, the new restaurants are expected to create …
CAVA has opened its first location in Bradenton. The restaurant is located at 805 Lighthouse Drive, Suite 101. Daily operating hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fast-casual …
The School Board of Manatee County is inviting the community to submit name nominations for a new high school currently under construction in Lakewood Ranch …
A new bill in the Florida Senate would add more homeowner protections and oversight to the boards that control governing decisions within community development districts across the state. The …
Signs at our state line now welcome visitors to “the Free State of Florida,” but some members of our fine Legislature are working reeeeeally hard to make those signs a lie. They want to take …
With permission from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Nick Gonzales is scheduled to miss some days during spring training in Bradenton. Gonzales has been selected by Rodrigo Lopez, who serves as …
This week has been another wild ride in Washington, with Pam Bondi's shockingly partisan testimony on Capitol Hill and Commerce Secretary Howard Ludnick getting caught in lies over his relationship …
Sharon Kendall, 76, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, at her happy place in Bradenton, Florida, with her loving husband by her side. Sharon was born January 18, 1950, in …
Denise Deborah Wayne was born in Northampton, MA on March 19, 1952 to Frank D. Wayne and Lucille Ruth Wayne. Denise attended the Northampton School for Girls and went on to study English at UMass …