My name is Lauren Mitchell. I am a former Village of The Arts resident, a 20-plus-year resident of the greater Sarasota-Bradenton area, and, as of February 2024, a Grammy-winning vocalist from the …
Dear Editor: I write to respond to your article “Bradenton City Council to hear appeal over live music in the VOTA.” Under the Bradenton Form-Based Code, a live outdoor music …
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 …
Mid-morning on Friday, I was working on a column that would explain the myriad of concerns raised in a bill filed by Rep. Bill Conerly (R-Manatee County), which would have changed the structure of …
A dispute over live music at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen is headed to the Bradenton City Council on Wednesday, and residents from within the Village of the Arts and beyond are tuning in to …
A proposal by global terminal operator SSA Marine to build a private cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County has sparked intense public opposition, …
Bernstein Private Wealth Management reports that employers can enhance 401(k) plans by optimizing record-keeping, considering pooled employer plans, and modernizing investment options.
The Retirement Group reports on managing finances after job loss, emphasizing the need to review financial status, plan for short-term expenses, and assess retirement options.
Wireless electricity distribution is the transmission of electrical energy without the use of wires or tangible physical links. …
It will be a busy week in local government. On Monday, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a regular meeting followed by a joint meeting. The Palmetto City Commission will …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in 16 samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. …
While most of the tennis world is in Australia to play the season's first Grand Slam major tournament with millions of dollars at stake, Bianca Andreescu, the former 2019 US Open Champion, played in …
Recent legislation by the Florida legislature fails to consider the cumulative effects of unnecessary radiation exposure prevalent in our society today. The public is being misled by contradictory …
Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners …
Watching your favorite baseball team on TV, or any team for that matter, used to be easy. Not so in 2026. Be ready to bust open your wallet. It used to be fairly easy to remember when …
Have you heard of Dry January ? It’s a pledge not to drink alcohol for at least a month, a sign of your resolve to change your ways. But what if we made it about water — and changed it into Dry …
This year there are roughly 40 proposals before the Florida Legislature seeking to create exemptions to public records. Historically, the state has been considered a national leader in making its …
The decision to bring a dog into the family should recognize that, like other family members, they will require medical care.
On Friday, the Manatee County Legislative Delegation announced that the deeply unpopular bill, sponsored by Rep. Bill Conerly (R-Manatee County), to change the governmental structure of SeaPort …
The Manatee County School District has implemented new teacher training and reinforced hiring practices following a Suncoast Searchlight and Bradenton Herald investigation into staff misconduct …