With its rich history of hospitality, Villa Serena Inn is now welcoming students of all ages to attend art workshops.
Most Manatee County residents aren't happy about a 9.75% increase (over two years) in their water and sewage utility rates that is owed to a combination of increased demand caused by development …
This week in local government, the Manatee County Commission and Longboat Key Commission will convene for a joint meeting on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council will hold a regular meeting. There will be a Manatee County Commission land use meeting on Thursday.
It’s no secret that Earth is facing a daunting challenge: With human numbers expected to swell to 10 billion by 2060 and the amount of arable land shrinking at a rate of about 23 hectares per …
There are some weird and wild stories about paranormal activity on the Gulf Coast, check out this weeks creepy tales of the strange and unusual.
Allegations that two Manatee County Commissioners may have violated Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law have led to the opening of an investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
TBT editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the all-new Ron DeSantis Park and how ideology, groupthink, and the casting out of dissenters are impeding progress on local …
I was up in the Florida Panhandle to visit family last week, so I made sure to drive through Santa Rosa County a time or two. I can always tell when I am in Santa Rosa County because it’s …
Come December, Tampa resident Lou Piniella has a good shot at being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This past week the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY announced its Contemporary …
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 …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County would like to express appreciation to the Manatee Board of County Commissioners for approving the project with Tunnels to Towers and U.S.VETS on October …
Red tide was observed at background concentrations in four samples collected from and offshore of Southwest Florida over the past week. While none occurred in Manatee County, samples from …
On November 6, 2023, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.
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 …
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was recently informed of a potential liner leak at a phosphogypsum stack at Mosaic's New Wales plant in Mulberry, FL, about 30 …
Look, I’m a fan of horror movies 365 days a year. The season doesn’t explode into fall overnight and then all of a sudden I want spooky movies and a steady drip of pumpkin spice …
Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a constitutional lawyer deeply involved in religious causes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has added five appointments to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees — a move that comes as the public university in Central Florida is searching for a new …
Work to install permanent pipe supports for a water main along the Manatee Avenue (SR 64) Bridge over Anna Maria Sound will require periodic lane closures and periods of …