During the holidays y,ou see ribbons and bows everywhere you look. You find them on the packages under the tree and at the gift wrap counter. Dealers even stick big bows on top of new cars. But the …
Children today face hazards in the environment that were neither known nor suspected only a few decades ago. At least 75,000 new synthetic chemical compounds have been developed and introduced into …
Every time Manatee County opens a newly widened road, we celebrate the extra paved lanes and the perceived faster travel. But should we? Because I can make an argument that what we’re really …
Manatee County redirected $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding that had been earmarked for sewer infrastructure improvements in the Tallevast community …
“No severe fungal spore types” were found in Lakewood Ranch High School, according to the findings of a final assessment report issued this week by the firm contracted by the district to conduct the study.
Over the past week, red tide was observed in 29 samples from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples from Northwest Florida. We …
When the Manatee County Legislative Delegation held a public meeting in late October, they got an earful from citizens regarding the negative impacts of SB 180, a broad emergency management bill. Part of the …
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Manatee County Government. Manatee County offices will be closed on the following days:
New College of Florida trustees voted Wednesday on a tuition hike — raising questions about whether it would still qualify for a Trump administration agreement barring such increases for the next …
Mistletoe Market, the ultimate Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, comes to Bradenton's Village of the Arts this Saturday from 11 am–4 pm. This all-day event is your one-stop spot for finding those …
As the holidays approach, news has not slowed to its typically languid pace. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting stories I came across this week. Tucked deep inside a farm-related …
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today approved the County ’s first - ever , organization-wide Strategic …
Author Rob King, in Sendina’s Prophecy, keeps the “Kavenland band” together. The principals who became familiar and friends when reading King’s The Door In The Stone are back for another …
Every year, when it’s time to make my end-of-the-year list, I realize there are still too many new releases that I’ve yet to see, which is somewhat ridiculous since I actually managed to catch …
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, or lack of …
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia previewed legislation Wednesday meant to increase spending accountability and transparency for local government officials, with …
Pamela Duval, 66, of Bradenton, FL transitioned on December 10, 2025. Visitation will be held 4PM-6PM Friday December 19, 2025 at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th St W, Palmetto, FL.
Crawford Fluker Jr was born to the late Reverend Crawford Fluker Sr. and the late Hannah Green Fluker on March 2, 1937, in Plant City, Fl. Later he moved to Manatee County Florida with his family. He …
Cordelia Rose Tiedeman, born on January 22, 2020, was a radiant light in the lives of everyone who knew her. From the start, Cordelia exuded warmth, joy, and a caring spirit. She had a natural …
Frank J Yost STSC/SS, USN Ret., age 89, passed away at home Sunday, December 14, 2025 Survived by wife Terri, son Joe, granddaughter Britney, and brother Joe. Predeceased by first wife and mother …