Last week, TBT published a follow-up investigation regarding a lucrative human resources consulting contract that was awarded by Manatee County Government to a politically connected individual whose …
The Manatee County Government and SRQ Sarasota-Manatee Airport are partnering to construct a $2.2 million public observation area at the intersection of 15th Street East and Lindbergh Court in southern Manatee County.
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 to the League and notes adherence, or …
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis , was observed at background concentrations in two samples collected from Southwest Florida over the past week. We continue to use satellite …
In this episode, Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy discuss critical topics you won't want to miss. Learn about the Citizens Survey available online on the county's website. Share your …
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Notice of Pollution : On 3/21/24, operations staff at the Manatee County Piney Point injection well pretreatment facility became aware …
Friday marks World Water Day. I feel bad about this, but I just know I’m going to be late sending out Water Day cards this year. But we can still go caroling door-to-door. I figure …
Manatee County residents who want to help protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide passive recreation are invited to apply for an At-Large …
Thomas Zinzarella is well-qualified to broadcast Bradenton Marauders’ games this season. Just as ball players work to improve their game in the minor leagues to advance to the next level on …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked 58 cases of measles in 2024, which is the number of total cases reported last year, according to the agency. Those 58 cases have …
In the heart of Manatee County, nestled among the lush fields and whispering palms, the Reasoner family planted their roots—a legacy that would flourish for over a century. Like a beacon of tradition, their nursery in Oneco not only bloomed with vibrant flora but also sowed the seeds of community history. With each passing year, the Reasoner name became synonymous with dedication, resilience, and the very essence of Oneco itself.
It will be a slow week in local governments. District schools will be closed for students this week in observance of Spring Break. All government offices will be closed on Friday.
Floodwaters are indeed treacherous, and their murky depths harbor more than just debris and silt. While the immediate risks of drowning and physical injury are apparent, the invisible hazards lurking …
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 …
A state appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over whether prosecution of elections crimes should be handled by locally elected state attorneys or by a statewide prosecutor who answers to Republican …
During Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to hire former Manatee School District General Counsel Pamela D'Agostino as the county attorney and give …
Ji-hwan Bae is a second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A native of South Korea, Bae signed with Pittsburgh in 2018 and made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022. …
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) has drawn both a primary and general election challenge. Eddie Speir, the co-founder of Inspiration Academy, a Christian charter school in …
You’d be hard-pressed to find two musicians as intrinsically linked in the rock world as Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. The long-time friends have made significant marks on the music industry via …