Announcing the passing of Gregg J. Merry, 51, of Bradenton, Florida, June 20, 2025. Born on November 6, 1973, in Sarasota, Florida, Gregg became a …
Long before Disney built castles out of swampland, Sarasota had its own enchanted jungle. Back in the 1930s, a newspaperman and a nurseryman dreamed up a tropical wonderland where flamingos roamed free and exotic plants thrived under Florida’s sun. Nearly a century later, Sarasota Jungle Gardens still welcomes visitors into its leafy embrace, holding tight to the quirky charm of Florida’s original roadside attractions.
I am a veteran who proudly served my country. What I see in the thugish tactics used by our Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency does not represent the values I swore to uphold. The America I …
Mega-farmer Francis Alfred “Alfie” Oakes III addresses the camera as massive watermelons come rolling down a conveyor belt at one of his farms in Collier County. Behind him are workers, …
To protect and preserve the public’s health and the environment, Florida needs to strengthen existing phosphate mining regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) …
Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Florida …
A new Florida law impacting first-time learner license holders under the age of 18 goes into effect this summer. While the law is effective July 1, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) …
There’s a tradition that when someone sings Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” everyone has to stand. So please rise as I warble several heartfelt hallelujahs over what the Manatee …
The federal government is disavowing responsibility for Florida’s Everglades immigration center the morning after people awaiting deportation arrived. The U.S. Department of Homeland …
This past year, our community has demonstrated that our democracy works and people can come together for common causes. This alone is a reason to celebrate this Independence Day . We are blessed in …
Independence Day once again brings a fireworks spectacular to the Manatee River between the Green and De Soto Bridges. The sky will start lighting up at 9:30 p.m. with a show by …
Kent Tekulve remembers what a great Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Dave Parker was. It’s how someone was in the clubhouse, on the plane, at the hotel, that’s the true athlete. How did …
Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track …
Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Jane Mae McCullough, 54, of Bradenton, FL on June 26, 2025. She is survived by her …
Ronald Leo Russell, 77, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with his loving wife, Beth, by his side. "Ron" …
Lois Helen Blouch, 88, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born on December 23, 1936, in Mohawk, West Virginia, …
Daniel Ramon Waldschmidt Jr., of Bradenton, Florida, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. He was 50 years young.
This week, Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss issues in District 3 as well as the county at large, including traffic and development issues.
In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change and more. Recent examples include the ubiquitous “Just Stop …
It will be another very quiet week in local government with no meetings of note on any local government calendars. The Manatee County Commission remains on recess through July …