Tarpon Springs is a slice of old Florida best known for its seaside Greek village, the Sponge Docks. However, on a recent weekend getaway, I learned that its revitalized historic downtown offers …
On Friday, the Manatee County Commission and Bradenton City Council held a joint meeting. These are usually relatively useless dog and pony shows in which much is said only for precious little to …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 37 samples collected from Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples: two from Sarasota County, and two …
For months, Manatee County officials have been sitting on key information—unknown to the public—that could answer questions about the severe flooding in neighborhoods during Hurricane …
The sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. I don’t know why this is such a big deal. For my money, there’s an even funnier show …
During a Manatee County Commission workshop on Wednesday, Tom Gerstenberger, Stormwater Engineering Division Manager at Manatee County Public Works, gave board members a …
It’s been an eye-opening experience to watch the HB Mayor take control in a way that leaves many residents questioning their rights. She sees no difference between 65 and 50 decibels, even …
Ryan Nobles, the former owner of West Bradenton-based M&L Cabinets, was convicted of misapplication of construction funds of $100,000 or more, a first-degree felony, according to a …
The Florida Department of Transportation opened two major interstate ramps in Manatee County this week that the agency says will reduce commute times and reduce accidents. The …
Billy Gibbons celebrated his 75th birthday this past December. And while most of his contemporaries who’ve hit the three-quarter century mark are kicking back and enjoying retirement, the ZZ …
Kyle Hanson is a Meteorologist at Spectrum Bay News 9. He is also the subject of Scoop Malinowski's latest BioFile ...
While legislation has already been filed in the Florida Legislature to ensure all official state documents, maps, and references be changed to reflect President Donald Trump’s executive order …
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 …
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 …
With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Clement Alphonse O. Deltette on February 13, 2025. Clem was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life was marked by humility, …
It is with great sadness to announce the death of David G. Bishop, Jr. (54), of Bradenton. David passed away on February 5, 2025, at Blake Hospital. He was born in Titusville, Florida on June 6, …
Marianne A Glover of Hart, Mi. and formerly of Bradenton, Fl. has sadly passed away on Feb 1, 2025, surrounded by loving Family. She was born on Dec. 20, 1926 in Duisburg Hamborn, Germany to Josef …
Sue Morris, 99, passed away February 15, 2025, at her home in Ellenton, Florida, where she lived with her daughter, Susan Stecker, and sister-in law, Julianne Roman. Mrs. Morris was born in …
Charles Allen Terrell, age 83, a resident of Manatee Country for 37 years, passed away peacefully, February 15, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice, Lakewood Ranch, Florida …
Shirley L. Branstetter, 92, of Bradenton, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Blake Hospital with her family by her side. Shirley was born on April 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to …