How many chances should you give a bad actor? A screw-up? A company that fouled the ocean and the coast and killed lots of wildlife? I ask this because BP, the British oil giant responsible for the …
Long before Tropicana became a household name, it started with one man, a fruit salad experiment, and a lot of doubters. What followed included tomato plants in warehouses, secret pasteurization techniques, and a juice boat bound for New York. The story of how orange juice conquered breakfast tables everywhere starts right here in Manatee County.
Last weekend, the Tampa Bay community lost perhaps its most iconic figure of independent journalism and community radio. Rob Lorei, WMNF's very first ...
Dear Bears of Florida: I’m really sorry. In case you haven’t heard, last week the cabal of developers that Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to “protect” you and …
As students prepare to return to school this year, it is important to discuss safety issues with your student before heading out. NHTSA shared the following tips to help prevent school …
Located in East Bradenton, the Curry Houses Historic District traces its roots to 1859, when the Curry family arrived from Key West and built 22 homes on the banks of the Manatee River. Today, three of those original houses still stand. This week, we'll explore the legacy of the Curry family and the rich history behind the name.
As summer winds down and students head back to school, I want to wish all of the families, teachers, and staff a safe and successful year ahead. Education is at the heart of a strong community, and …
Like a lot of you, I’m a sucker for movies about scrappy underdogs who somehow thrash their way to triumph. “The Bad News Bears,” “The Replacements,” even “ …
It’s an honor to introduce myself as the newest member of the Bradenton City Council. For the entirety of my business career, I’ve worked in the financial services, real estate, and …
Continuing our series on Manatee County’s historic architecture, this week we step inside some of the county’s most notable private residences listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the Rufus P. Jordan House on Longboat Key, built from island limestone and steeped in nautical lore, to the stately Johnson-Helm House along State Road 70, these homes tell stories of early settlers, craftsmanship, and the communities that grew around them.
Cedar Key is one of the prettiest and most historic island communities on Florida’s Gulf coast. I always recommend people pay a visit. If you go, though, you may want to bring your own water, …
Cortez is one of Florida’s last working fishing villages, where weathered cottages and old fish houses still speak to a life built on the water. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cortez Historic District preserves the legacy of a tight-knit community shaped by the sea.. Here’s the history behind this rare slice of Old Florida.
What is it about Florida’s rivers that makes us humans want to spoil them? …
If you wake up every morning worrying you’ve landed in hell, you pretty much have. It’s hotter than Satan’s house cat. Venture outside and it feels like …
This week, independent journalist Andrew Callaghan sat down with Hunter Biden for a no-holds-barred interview that covered everything from his struggles with addiction to the infamous …
I have a friend named Sandra Friend. She writes guidebooks about hiking in Florida . Not long ago, my friend named Friend contacted me about a different kind of hike: the hike in prices for using our …
Florida’s springs are one of the natural wonders of our state. As a result, I naturally wonder why the government agency in charge of protecting them thinks it’s OK to let them become …
There’s a tradition that when someone sings Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” everyone has to stand. So please rise as I warble several heartfelt hallelujahs over what the Manatee …
This past year, our community has demonstrated that our democracy works and people can come together for common causes. This alone is a reason to celebrate this Independence Day . We are blessed in …
Last week, Florida’s recently appointed attorney general, James Uthmeier, announced that he had a pretty snazzy idea: Build the state’s biggest immigrant detention center in the middle of …