Cathy Welch-Duncan was born on November 18, 1971, to Jennie B. Houston and Jerry L Sullivan, Sr., in Avon Park, Florida. She graduated from Avon Park High School in 1989 and became a skilled …
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Illyaas Shariff Brewer Sr., known affectionately to his friends and family as Illyaas, who left this world far too soon on February 23, 2025, …
Cora Woodard of Bradenton transitioned on February 18, 2025 in Bradenton. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025. Celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM …
The Tamiami Trail, built between 1915 and 1928, connected Tampa to Miami by cutting through the dense undergrowth, a feat made possible in part by an African-American man from Palmetto, Fla., who invented a machine to clear the impenetrable saw palmettos obstructing the route. His innovation accelerated construction, paving the way for Florida’s economic growth.
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 …
For two years, the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald have been trying to get their hands on an in-depth study of our state’s homeowners insurance market commissioned by the Florida Office of …
Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizen’s advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County …
When I was a kid growing up in Pensacola, I played “Army Man” a lot. I’d climb up in the persimmon tree in my backyard and pretend it was my fort. I’d shout “PEW! …
Do you love feeling the salty breeze in your hair and the sun on your face? Are you looking for deals on fishing poles, cast nets, and life preservers? Have a hankering for coastal art …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 46 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. We continue to use …
The entire community is invited to attend the 2025 Manatee County Neighborhood Summit from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 28, at the Manatee County Civic Center, located at …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest federal agency to have been targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE committee. This week, the Commerce Department began …
Florida could join a list of red states that are requiring public schools to teach “human embryologic development” as part of their health education curriculum, likely via a controversial …
Another underground injection control well is being proposed to dispose of phosphate waste water. ManaSota-88 continues to oppose the construction of any deep injection well for getting rid of …
I went to court this week for a speeding violation in a school zone during non-school hours. As of Feb 24, they have changed the hours of operation of the cameras to operate only a half hour before …
It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
In a music world marked by fleeting trends, one-hit wonders, and ever-changing band lineups, Big Head Todd & The Monsters are a model of consistency and stability. With nearly 40 years under …
U.S. citizens Lali and Beng are being held prisoner in a small, dirty cement cell. Where have they been taken? How much time has passed? Are they alive? Has their story been broadcast to the world? …
A free screening of Phosfate , the 2021 documentary that examines the industrial waste from phosphate mines in Florida and its potential link to cancer clusters, will take …
A rushed land acquisition deal at the Port of Manatee has fallen through—what went wrong? In this episode of Big Picture Manatee, our hosts break down the details of this controversial deal, …