Tag: Manatee County
Force main delays impacting Gulf Drive traffic
BRADENTON BEACH – The paving and reopening of the northbound Gulf Drive travel lane near the intersection with Cortez Road has been delayed due...
‘American Pickers’ to film in Florida
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are returning to Florida in January to film episodes of their popular TV series "American Pickers."
“American Pickers"...
No Christmas gifts for foreign buyers
Almost a year ago, I wrote a column about the proliferation of buyers from other countries coming into the state of Florida. Florida at...
Reel Time: Kids for Clean Water
All of us who live on the Gulf coast have been impacted by the recent red tide and the unprecedented death of dolphins, sea...
Hunters have bird lovers crying ‘foul’ at Perico Preserve
PERICO PRESERVE – It’s a cool, sunny, Thanksgiving weekend day and you’re walking along the path at Perico Preserve looking at the butterflies and...
NEST nature days
Come and explore the new expansion at Robinson Preserve and take a tour of the Mosaic NEST. Park officials are on-hand to answer any questions...
Bradenton Beach shuts down city website
BRADENTON BEACH – The city has shut down its website until it can be made compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The city...
Anna Maria residents, businesses give $18k to MCSO charity
ANNA MARIA – The season of giving started early in the city of Anna Maria. Residents and business raised more than $18,000 for the...
Before you sell, become a home historian
Last week was Halloween, and we talked about disclosing everything, even if not required by law, that might be negative about your home to...
New book sheds light on the local paranormal
You might find her a little creepy or kooky, maybe a bit mysterious or spooky, but one title it’s hard to deny Liz Reed...
County Commission candidates discuss campaign issues
MANATEE COUNTY – The winner of the District 6, at-large County Commission race between incumbent Carol Whitmore and challenger Candace Luther will help represent...
Real estate sales can require scary disclosures
What do people do when they have everything they can possibly need? A safe and secure place to live, plenty of good quality food...
Oil drilling off, then back on ballot
Even though it addresses two entirely unrelated subjects – prohibiting oil drilling and indoor vaping - Florida Constitutional Amendment 9 will be included on...
Florence – another wake-up call
If you live in Florida or other states along the East Coast almost up to Canada hurricanes and coastal flooding are just part of...
Firefighters active in city commission campaign
BRADENTON BEACH – West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) Fire Chief Tom Sousa wants Bradenton Beach voters to know the fire district does not endorse...
