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 …
Former First Lady Michelle Obama once famously said, "When they go low, we go high,” referring to Donald Trump’s bullying tactics during the 2016 presidential campaign. The catchphrase …
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 …
Joyce (Littlefield) Chewning, cherished mother and Nana of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully passed from this world on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on December 31, 1940, in …
Daryl Mark Fountain, 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be sorely missed. Daryl was born September 13, …
Douglas Paul Krupit, born on March 10, 1983, in Pensacola, Florida and passed away on May 9, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 41. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Douglas is …
James Paul Foster, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on April 22, 2024. Jim was born May 9, 1939, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late William F. and Dorthea G. (Smith) …
Lawrence "Larry" S. Goulet, 96, passed away with family by his side on April 30, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on December 31, 1927, to Edward and Angeline …
Lawrence Eugene Hardy, Sr. 95, of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Athol, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on June …
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Biden's poor polling numbers, the Manatee County Commission's Israel/Gaza theater, the "baby at the dais" controversy, and more.
Maple syrup, that staple of the American breakfast table, is not only a cherished product across North America, but also plays a significant role in the economies of Quebec and Vermont. This industry …
It will be a very busy week in local government this week. The Palmetto City Commission, the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Bradenton City …
At Tuesday’s meeting, Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge presented a proclamation expressing the county’s unwavering support for the nation of Israel and its actions in the …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners approved a budget amendment that designated $2,925,000 toward preliminary design services for three proposed county parking garages...
Nelly Korda's attempt to make LPGA history by winning her sixth consecutive LPGA event this year fell short at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, NJ, at the $3,000,000 Cognizant Founders Cup …
Getting Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ attention wasn’t too difficult. Let me tell you how to do it. The hype matched the moment. This past Saturday at …
In the latest episode of The Big Picture Manatee, the team unpacks the recent shifts at the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, including Mike Bennett's retirement and James Satcher's …
A survey of more than 1,400 Floridians shows that 68% want the state government to do more to combat climate change and 69% want the federal government to do more to address the issue. However, less …
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating an unidentified body found in Miguel Bay. The badly decomposed body was first discovered by a boater on …
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued a water quality advisory for Palma Sola South on the east end of the Palma Sola Causeway and the south side of …