In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we welcome special guest Damon Moore of Oyster River Ecology to discuss innovative local efforts to restore and protect our precious water ecosystems. …
What's a little girl robot to do now that the singularity has occurred, and just in time for Christmas? Check in with the Trumans, America's favorite TV family and their mechanical …
A $67 million Medicaid settlement deal at the center of a criminal investigation reaching the top levels of the DeSantis Administration was struck without any oversight from the state’s Chief …
While I wouldn’t completely give them all the credit, the simultaneous release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” on July 21, 2023, did a lot to revive interest in returning …
At the start of this past spring training in Bradenton, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Miguel Angel Perez was well prepared for his new assignment as the club’s bullpen coach. A single glance …
The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, is warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent text messages about unpaid traffic …
The article presents a misleading view of the circumstances surrounding the University Park Recreation District. For the initial formation of the District, the purchase of the Country Club, and …
Fifty years ago, Washington welcomed the first of thousands of Southeast Asian refugees fleeing war and conflict in their home countries. A new book captures 15 stories of first-generation refugees and their descendants and how they rebuilt their lives in Washington state. “New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington” touches upon topics such […]
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Manatee County developers' reaction to the BOCC's attempt to raise impact fees, the further deregulation of digital currencies, and what that means for the …
Climate change is a pressing problem worldwide, and yet corruption continues to obstruct significant progress. Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Powerful …
This week, the Manatee County Commission will hold its second public hearing on impact fees on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. On Monday, …
The U.S. Senate appears poised to pass the GENIUS Act , a comprehensive piece of cryptocurrency legislation that could facilitate widespread fraud and economic instability throughout the economy.
Byron Donalds says “job one” for him if elected governor of Florida next year would be the repeal two provisions of the gun-safety package passed by the Florida Legislature following the …
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law Wednesday bringing harsher penalties and restrictions for owners of dogs that severely injure or kill people. The bill, known as the “ Pam Rock Act ,” …
Most often, hospitals are traditionally seen as sanctuaries of care , places where clinical decisions are supposedly guided by patient needs. However, this ideal contrasts with what is actually …
It will be a relatively quiet week for local governments, with only the Bradenton City Council in session. All local government offices and facilities will be closed on …
Anthony Bernard "Tank" Dunbar Smith, dedicated, and described as bigger than life to many and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, transitioned from the …
Phil Williams, 78, passed away in Bradenton, Florida Friday May 23, 2025, from complications after heart surgery. His is preceded in death by his parents Luther Williams and Marie Metford, and …
Ernie passed away on May 19, 2025, at home in Bradenton, Florida surrounded by love. Born April 15, 1949, to Joseph and Dorothy Fischer in Bradenton, Ernie was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. …
Joan Kirwan Glander of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Venice FL and Atkinson NH passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Joan was born to the late Raymond and Gertrude Kirwan of Rutherford, NJ, …