James David Dodson passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2023 at the age of 81,surrounded by his daughters in Round Rock, Texas. Jim fought extremely hard during his extended …
In recent years there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use …
There are a few local government meetings of note this week. The week begins with a joint meeting of the Sarasota/Manatee and Charlotte County MPO on Monday. On Tuesday …
Despite several citizens volunteering to fill the county’s Library Advisory Board openings, commissioners voted 6-1 during a Tuesday BOCC meeting to “table” …
On behalf of the Bradenton Police Department, I thank our Bradenton community for the overwhelming support of our 2023 Fill the Truck Toy Drive. Despite windy, rainy weather on donation day, the toys …
We could use your advocacy to help advance several good bills and stop a bad one scheduled for a hearing next week. Urge key legislators to advance good bills and stop a bad one.
From threatening students’ free speech on college campuses to making it easier for powerful people to sue for defamation, lawmakers have been filing bills in 2024 that are bad, according to …
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett has announced that he will retire effective March 1. First elected as SOE in 2012, Bennett had previously represented Manatee …
The City of Bradenton and the developer of Vias at Bradenton moved forward to build a 20-floor mixed-use luxury condo tower on the downtown land that is home to city hall today. WSLR News reporter …
In Florida, a wave of financial turmoil engulfed many families as a result of an unexpected adversary – the infamous one-armed bandit siphoned around $350,000 from Floridians. Rather than the misdeeds of a lone individual, this predicament stems from a prevailing system of slot machines that possessed an alarming allure for adults. Were these machines, exploiting the vulnerabilities of countless individuals, resulting in negative effects on the social fabric o family life. or was this just another political ploy to gain attention?
Some Manatee County residents are not happy about a recent change to the Manatee County Government’s social media pages that restricts the public's ability to engage on posts …
Manatee County is currently looking to sell off 160 acres of former dairy farm land it purchased in 2020. Such a sale would not only be poor planning on the county’s part, but it would also …
The Sarasota Police Department has closed a sexual battery investigation into former RPOF Chair Christian Ziegler. However, authorities will continue to investigate a possible charge …
Baseball magic was experienced at the Pittsburgh Pirates Fantasy Camp last week in Bradenton. The campers had a ball, literally and figuratively. Most of the 90 Pirates fans ages 30 and up who made …
Organizations willing to accept money from phosphate strip-mining companies ensure that such polluters are insulated from criticism by buying their silence on environmentally destructive practices.
Charlie Carter III was convicted on charges of Sexual Battery by a Person 18 Years of Age or Older upon a Child Less than 12 Years of age and Lewd Or Lascivious Molestation by a …
Florida’s southernmost city threw a big party for book lovers last week, and I was lucky enough to wangle an invitation. At the Key West Literary Seminar , I heard Judy …
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 …
Happy New Year! This is the best time to set new goals or update old ones. The coolness in the air makes for a pickup in your pace. Remember, though, to slow down due to not only the lawful speed …