The Florida House of Representatives approved a joint resolution on Thursday to put in motion a possible constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would completely end non-school property …
In a relatively uneventful hearing, Manatee County Commissioners granted Mosaic’s request for a 14-year extension to its Master Mining Plan (MMP) for its Four Corners Mine. …
On Thursday, Florida Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) successfully added an amendment to an existing coastal resiliency bill that added protections to help ensure a cruise port cannot …
The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated …
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 …
Two items related to Mosaic’s Four Corners Mine will be heard before Manatee County Commissioners on Wednesday during the first public hearings following the county’s Planning …
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two approved animal welfare advisory boards …
We have separate reporting today on the big three-way battle over the budget that is taking place between the governor and each chamber of the legislature, as well as a House bill that could add more …
Allegiant has added non-stop service from SRQ to Rochester, NY. The new flights will operate up to three times weekly. "We’re excited to begin offering Sarasota travelers nonstop …
The Tallahassee money games have begun. The Florida House and Senate in the last 24 hours released dueling state budget plans that are about $1 billion apart, with the House proposing to spend …
A Florida House committee has advanced a proposal that could ultimately add more nuclear power to the state’s energy portfolio. Under the measure ( HB 1461 ), sponsored by Rep. Monique Miller, …
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 the League and notes adherence, or lack …
All local government offices will be closed on Monday this week in observance of Presidents' Day. The Manatee County Commission …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in seven samples from Northwest Florida and two samples from Florida’s East Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not …
Anyone who has restored, or even explored, a really old building has hoped to find treasure. I am no exception. Seven years ago, when I started restoring this century-old family home, I couldn’t …
Wendy’s has announced plans to open two new restaurant locations in Manatee County through a locally owned Wendy’s franchisee. Together, the new restaurants are expected to create …
CAVA has opened its first location in Bradenton. The restaurant is located at 805 Lighthouse Drive, Suite 101. Daily operating hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fast-casual …
The School Board of Manatee County is inviting the community to submit name nominations for a new high school currently under construction in Lakewood Ranch …
A new bill in the Florida Senate would add more homeowner protections and oversight to the boards that control governing decisions within community development districts across the state. The …
This week has been another wild ride in Washington, with Pam Bondi's shockingly partisan testimony on Capitol Hill and Commerce Secretary Howard Ludnick getting caught in lies over his relationship …