The Asolo Repertory Theatre recently opened 2026 with its production of Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust. Primary Trust takes us to the idyllic fictional … ...

As 2026 gets underway, I want to thank our residents, local businesses, and City team members for the continued care and commitment you show to Bradenton. Over the past year, the city has continued to ...

This is the official Melton Little candidacy announcement. Running for House District 71.

New Year’s resolutions typically fade so quickly that there is a ‘Quitter’s Day’ named after them, for the second Friday in January. But small actions and shifts in mindset can have much ...

(BPT) - A newborn's heart will grow roughly 15 times larger in volume by the time adulthood is reached — a remarkable transformation that presents an extraordinary challenge for pediatric heart … ...

Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard has filed to seek reelection to serve the county’s District 2 for a second term. This time, unlike her first campaign, the candidate says … ...

As climate change and growing electricity demand spark the search for new renewable energy, researchers have been recently looking at the ocean for answers. … ...

Maureen passed peacefully at age 80 while in Hospice at Liana of Sarasota, Florida, after a lengthy battle with complications of Dementia. Maureen was born on November 26, 1945, at St. Elizabeth … ...

MANATEE COUNTY – The 16th Annual Manatee Children’s Summit, the area’s biggest and most informative expo for parents and kids, is two weeks away. Dozens of local child and family … ...

To protect and preserve the public’s health and the environment, Florida needs to strengthen existing phosphate mining regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) … ...

Undocumented immigrants in Florida won’t be able to attend public universities if a sweeping new education bill passes the state Legislature. The 32-page SB 1052, filed Monday by Vero Beach … ...

What to eat when you have the flu: 5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid When the flu hits, your body needs more than just rest. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your immune system fight ...