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When the Florida legislature passed SB 540 during last year’s session, sustainable growth advocates cried foul. The non-partisan non-profit Friends of the Everglades said it would …
by Mitch Maley
8 hours ago
TBT EXCLUSIVE

Code Enforcement Controversy: KVO Accused of Improper Directives

Questions are being raised concerning Manatee County’s Code Enforcement Division and whether a county commissioner may be inappropriately giving directives to code enforcement officials. …
by Dawn Kitterman
8 hours ago
Joe McClash addresses the Manatee County Commission on October 10, 2023, following its vote to reduce local wetland protections.

McClash Drops Wetland Policy Challenge

TBT publisher and former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash has voluntarily dismissed an administrative challenge to the county's controversial change in wetland protection policies. McClash …
Staff Report
3 days ago

DeSantis signs bill erasing the term ‘climate change’ from state law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation ( HB 1645 ) on Wednesday that will erase several instances of the words “climate change” from state statutes and restructure the state’s …
by Mitch Perry
3 days ago
More local news
LWV School Board Notes: 5/14/24
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 …
by LWV Manatee County
9 hours ago
Anthony Damon Wray, 46, of Melbourne, Fla., is seen in this photograph Wednesday, May 15, 2024, outside a coffee shop in Gainesville near the University of Florida campus. Photo by Lee Ann Anderson/Fresh Take Florida.
Undercover Messianic Jewish activist sought to entrap Muslim professors at UF
A Messianic Jewish activist who pretended to be Muslim and said he was concerned about Islamophobia met undercover over the last four weeks with Muslim professors at the …
by Vivienne Serret
9 hours ago
Ocala Crash Causes the Death of Eight Farmworkers
Johannes Werner: They were on their way to pick watermelons, but they never got to the field. Early Tuesday morning on a state highway near Ocala, a pickup truck sideswept the school-bus type shuttle …
by WSLR News
9 hours ago
Red Tide Status Update: 5/17/24
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week.  No reports of  fish kills  suspected to be related to red tide were received over the past week. For …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Yesterday at 4:04 PM
The Sunshine Skyway lit up for Pride week in 2022.
Rahn Vetoes Sunshine Skyway Pride Display
Thanks to Manatee County Commission Chair Mike Rahn, the Sunshine Skyway bridge will not light up its Raibow display during Pride month or its Gun Violence Awareness display. As the Skyway …
Staff Report
3 days ago
Clague Takes Job with Grimes Galvano
Bill Clague, who recently stepped down as Manatee County Attorney, has joined Grimes Galvano. The firm said in a press release that Clague will focus on transactional, land use, and …
Staff Report
3 days ago
Opinions
EarthTalk: Endangered Maple Syrup
Maple syrup, that staple of the American breakfast table, is not only a cherished product across North America, but also plays a significant role in the economies of Quebec and Vermont. This industry …
4 days ago
opinion
More BOCC Theater on Israel Proclamation
At Tuesday’s meeting, Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge presented a proclamation expressing the county’s unwavering support for the nation of Israel and its actions in the …
by Mitch Maley
5 days ago
Guest Commentary
Indoor Radon Exposure
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive, gaseous element that results from the breakdown of radium. Indoor radon air pollution is the number-one environmental pollution hazard in the state. …
by Glenn Compton
Wednesday, May 8
COMMENTARY
commentary
The Florida Wildlife Corridor via the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Facebook page. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson says the state has bought too much land for the corridor and should sell some of it.
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson wants to sell off lots of Florida preserve land
One of the great glories of Florida is the incredible amount of land that we’ve been able to save from development by buying it and turning it into state parks, beaches, and forests. Using such …
by Craig Pittman
3 days ago
Chief's Corner: Melanie Bevan, BPD
Adults aged 60+ lost $3.4 billion to scams last year, according to data released by the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center. So far this year, cases investigated by the Bradenton Police …
3 days ago
Council Corner: Ward 4: Lisa Gonzalez Moore
At the May 8, 2024, City Council Meeting, City Engineer Kim Clayback provided insight into ongoing work in one of the City’s oldest areas. Each Ward in our City faces unique challenges, and …
3 days ago
Obituaries
Joyce Chewning
Joyce (Littlefield) Chewning, cherished mother and Nana of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully passed from this world on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on December 31, 1940, in …
4 days ago
Daryl Fountain
Daryl Mark Fountain, 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be sorely missed. Daryl was born September 13, …
4 days ago
Douglas Krupit
Douglas Paul Krupit, born on March 10, 1983, in Pensacola, Florida and passed away on May 9, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 41. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Douglas is …
4 days ago
TBT Podcasts
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Biden's poor polling numbers, the Manatee County Commission's Israel/Gaza theater, the "baby at the dais" controversy, and more.
4 days ago
This week, Mitch & Dawn discuss new entrants in local races, a local road rage shooting, traffic woes, and Ron DeSantis' war on lab-grown meat.
Wednesday, May 8
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Sports & recreation

Korda's Five Tournament Win Streak Ends In NJ

Nelly Korda's attempt to make LPGA history by winning her sixth consecutive LPGA event this year fell short at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, NJ, at the $3,000,000 Cognizant Founders Cup …
by Scoop Malinowski
5 days ago

El Toro High Was Start For Skene’s Celebrity

Getting Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ attention wasn’t too difficult.  Let me tell you how to do it. The hype matched the moment.  This past Saturday at …
by Don Laible
5 days ago

Pirates Pitching Prospect Fulfilling Childhood Dream

Bradenton Marauders’ pitching prospect, Michael Kennedy, is a superstar in the making. This past Saturday at LECOM Park, with Kennedy on the mound, the Marauders defeated the Fort Myers …
by Don Laible
Monday, May 6
Arts & Entertainment
photo by Matthew Berinato

Interview: Kane Brown

Kane Brown spent much of his 2022 touring year outside of the United States to promote his latest album, “Different Man.” But since then, fans on these shores have been getting their turn …

by Alan Sculley
3 days ago

Weekend Sounds: May 17-19

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 …
Staff Report
3 days ago

Weekend Sounds: May 10-12

BRADENTON — 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 …
Staff Report
Thursday, May 9

Interview: Todd Rundgren

In the annals of popular music, you’d be hard-pressed to find an artist as eclectic and prolific as Todd Rundgren. To call him creatively restless is like calling The Beatles a quaint pop band.
by Dave Gil de Rubio
Wednesday, May 8
ICYM - In Case You Missed It
Guest Commentary
Manatee County School Board District 5 , which roughly goes from Lockwood Ridge Rd east to the county line and from State Route 64 south to University Parkway, will shortly have a school board …
by League of Women Voters of Manatee County
Wednesday, May 8
Cement is a component of concrete, mortar and other materials. It has many uses as a binding product—roads, sidewalks and patios would be very different without it. Cement production does have …
Wednesday, May 8
Opinion
On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Transportation held a public hearing on the DeSoto Bridge Replacement Project. During the hearing, FDOT’s preferred …
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, May 4
When thinking of ways to live a greener lifestyle, toilet paper isn’t usually the first thing people think of, but the average American uses more than 50 pounds of tissue paper per year. Like …
Wednesday, May 1
Earlier this month, TBT reported a significant development: the Federal Aviation Authority rejected a potentially game-changing deal between the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Authority and …
by Mitch Maley
Friday, April 26
Interesting News
Money-Saving Ideas
TextNow’s Free Essential Data offers customers free data for email, maps, rideshare apps and unlimited calling and texting on the nation’s largest 5G network.

Stay Connected Via Free Mobile Services

(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, you’re probably overpaying for a data plan you don’t even need. In fact, studies suggest 75% of Americans use Wi-Fi for half their data usage. What’s …

Yesterday at 11:02 AM
Newsworthy Trends

Arizona Voters Agree On Key Issues

(NAPSI)—There could be good news for many Arizonans concerned about the future of the country and their state in these contentious times. Center for the Future of Arizona’s (CFA) statewide survey …
Yesterday at 10:30 AM
Health Awareness

Better Health, Naturally

(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you take a dietary supplement every day, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).   Yet, adds the Cleveland Clinic, …
Yesterday at 9:22 AM
Florida report

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Bob Delaney - Undercover Film "Hiding in Plain Sight" Working Undercover in New Jersey as a State Trooper

Emmy Award winning director, Nick Nanton, interviews Bob Delaney. Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and NBA referee. Bob Delaney talks with Nick Nanton about his incredible careers in two vastly different fields, from infiltrating the Mafia in the 1970s to becoming one of the NBA's most respected referees. In this episode, Bob opens up about his experience with post-traumatic stress and his passion for helping others overcome it.

State News
Quality Journalism for Critical Times A historic Black church in Beaufort, South Carolina will unveil a sculpture of Harriet Tubman on the 161st anniversary of the raid she led that freed more …
Skylar Laird (via Florida Phoenix)
Today
Quality Journalism for Critical Times WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday echoed his commitment to advancing racial and educational equity while celebrating the 70th anniversary of the …
Shauneen Miranda (via Florida Phoenix)
Yesterday at 4:13 PM
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance Friday to help schools prevent the spread of infections in the next school year. The …
Jackie Llanos (via Florida Phoenix)
Yesterday at 3:33 PM
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Florida voters will get to decide in the November election whether to shield more of the value of their homes from property taxes under a proposed amendment …
Michael Moline (via Florida Phoenix)
Yesterday at 3:02 PM
Bonus web content
LG NOVA: Building New Ventures to Accomplish Mission for the Future
(BPT) - With an unwavering policy of open innovation with startups around the world, LG has been fostering businesses outside its own to better prepare for the future. These big-picture efforts are …
3 days ago
States with the biggest mental health care deserts
ADHD Advisor used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across the U.S.
Elena Cox, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten, Data Work By Elena Cox
3 days ago
Memorial Day road trip safety tips
Cheap Insurance offers road trip safety tips to ensure an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day journey.
John Davey
3 days ago
Memorial Day road trip safety tips
Cheap Insurance offers road trip safety tips to ensure an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day journey.
John Davey
3 days ago
Get the best credit card for your startup
Ramp explains what startup owners need to know before applying for a business credit card.
Fiona Lee
3 days ago