Looking for a way to show your support for Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate , whether you are renewing your Florida plates or …
In the interim between presidential elections, election fraud rhetoric has given way to the creation of apparatuses that could impede free and fair elections under the Orwellian guise of protecting …
Manatee County Commissioners will convene for their first work session meeting of 2024 this Tuesday, April 2. The meeting will be the first of several work sessions scheduled as part of the county’s FY24-25 budget process.
Red Tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Florida’s East Coast over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past …
The final installment of 96.5 WSLR's Public Newsroom series will take place Tuesday at its Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. Titled "Community News and Democracy," it …
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ authoritarian approach to governing is losing relevance with Floridians, and the tide seems to be turning in Florida. A year ago, we saw bill after bill restricting our …
WTA tennis pro Danielle Collins has reached the Miami Open finals. Currently ranked no. 53 in the world, the Bradenton resident has won two WTA singles titles in her career. Her highest ranking is …
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 search of a new restaurant near my girlfriend’s house in downtown St. Petersburg, I happened upon a tiny spot called Calida Kitchen & Wine. The discovery would prove quite invaluable ...
The community is invited to a Self-Care Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Honta in Bradenton. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of hands-on activities …
On Wednesday, State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced that his office had secured a conviction in a 2022 shooting at the Ellenton Outlet Mall. Octavio Banos was convicted of …
The 2024 Major League Baseball season kicked off on Thursday, and 25 former Bradenton Marauders players were featured on Opening Day rosters this season. The group is headlined by …
Sarasota-Manatee Originals' "Set the Bar" Cocktail Competition returns for its sixth year on Sunday, April 14, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. The event …
Pinellas County Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie gave a brief presentation about a controversial vacation rental bill when he went before a group of mayors, vice mayors and other elected officials in …
It was a beautiful day on the Suncoast when a crowd gathered at the Cortez Cultural Center on March 16, 2024, to honor the late Dr. Mary Frances Fulford Green at the unveiling of a plaque erected …
Hands Across the Sand will hold a demonstration on Manatee Public Beach, north of the entrance, on April 13 at 3:00 p.m. Look for our white tent. Our beautiful island cities are under attack by …
During the pandemic, Grace Potter and her husband (and producer) Eric Valentine, set about mapping out their future after what had been a roller coaster of experiences over the preceding years.
In part 2 of our discussion on the highly controversial Musgrave Property, we are joined by Mitch Maley from The Bradenton Times to dive deeper into this complex issue. If you haven’t seen part …
This week the Manatee County Commission and the Palmetto City Commission will be in session. On Monday the Palmetto City Commission will convene for a work session and …