Have you ever ridden on an airboat? I have, several times. I think it’s one of those quintessential Florida experiences, like acquiring your first machete, confronting your first flying …
Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Manatee County to announce its inclusion in the expansion of Project Protect. The program provides doorbell cameras to …
Manatee County Sheriff Deputies arrested a man for repeatedly shining a green laser light at an aircraft.
I am planning to participate in the 2023 Suncoast Heart Walk, and I am hoping that you will, too. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the event will take place at our Riverwalk, starting at …
Roughly one month after commissioners appointed him to the county’s uppermost leadership role, Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop has filled his administrative. Salaries for top officials …
Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a method of extracting natural gas. It was invented in the 1940s, but gained popularity in the past two decades, particularly in the U.S. This is because …
As the spooky season trudges on, join us this week for a spine-tingling journey through the Gulf Coast's most chilling haunted tales. Unleash the madmen, awaken the ghosts, and brace yourself for more hair-raising stories. Happy haunting.
BRADENTON — It will be a fairly quiet week in local governments this week. The Manatee School Board and the Manatee County Commission will both be in session for workshop meetings this …
Ronald Koenig, 79, passed away, October 11, 2023. He was owner and president of Caprice Builders, Inc. in Troy for 35 years. Ron was past president of the …
Joan Curtis McKeithen, born on April 24, 1933 in Tampa, FL, passed away on September 30, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the …
Sharon Rowe Morse, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in her home in Parrish, FL. She was born February 4, 1956 to Delmar and Liller " Lou" Rowe (Tomme). She was a graduate of …
Jessie Ernestine Ray, 90 of Bradenton passed away on October 7th, 2023. She was born to the late Jessie Parker Rowell and Wesley M. Rowell in Manatee County on December 7th, 1932. She was raised in …
Marshall L. Rountree, 74, transitioned on October 2, 2023. Public Viewing is 4 PM-7 PM Friday, October 13, 2023. Services are 11 AM …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously approved an agreement to convey approximately nine acres of county-owned property on the site of the Powel …
In the latest dispatch of things that don't pass the smell test in Manatee County, I'd like to draw your attention to your county commissioners’ efforts to outsource HR to one of their buddies. …
Howard Johnson knows firsthand the euphoria of MLB postseason success. With the American and National Leagues Championship Series ongoing, four teams are vying for the final two spots, all with hopes …
Red tide was observed at background to very low concentrations in 20 samples collected across Southwest Florida over the past week, including Manatee County. Other samples collected statewide did not …
Florida Today recently reported on the under-punishment of pollution in Florida. It pointed to findings reported by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) …
ManaSota-88 has requested a public hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed marina by Sunseeker Florida, Inc. Sunseeker Florida seeks authorization …