Company purchases Rattlesnake Key for $18 million
This comes after a deal by the state and Manatee County to buy the island fell apart. Host: One of the largest swathes of natural coastline in Manatee County has just changed hands. Rattlesnake Key, a 720-acre island abutting Tampa Bay has been the object of desire for conservationists for decades. Now that it’s been...
New Book Chronicles the History and Transformation of Florida’s Schroeder-Manatee Ranch
Long before it became home to one of the nation’s most admired master-planned communities, the place known today as Lakewood Ranch supported a tapestry of Florida enterprise—from timber and cattle, agriculture, shell mining, and water management to recreation. This new book, Lakewood Ranch: A Legacy of Living with...
Sarasota, Manatee deny charter co-location bids, potentially leaving fate to state
Sarasota and Manatee counties’ school districts have shut the door on Schools of Hope charter operators seeking space inside public campuses — for now.
Ukrainian sculptor creates otherworldly creatures for exhibition at Herrig Center for the Arts
BRADENTON, Fla. - Natasha Dikareva's newest exhibition, "Emergence: In Solitude & Passage," creates a bevy of emotions for the Ukrainian sculptor. "Since the war started, my work has shifted dramatically because I feel like there's so much pain, and I've always been hopeful, of course," Dikareva said. "I feel like...
Harbor58 breaks ground on $4.5 million housing project in Manatee County
It’s been a year since 19-year-old Airanna Gibbons attended her first monthly meeting at Harbor58, a Lakewood Ranch nonprofit that supports young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. That meeting was in October, so it doubled as a Halloween party. Annie Wilson, a Harbor58 mentor,...
Best Cheap Cigarettes in Bradenton Florida: Top Affordable Picks
Looking for cheap cigarettes in Bradenton, Florida? You are not alone. Many people want good cigarettes without spending too much money. This guide will help you find the best cheap cigarettes in Bradenton. We will talk about popular brands, where to buy them, and tips to save money. Credit: curaleaf.com.
Cult favorite M&M Video Game Arcade opens in EDGE District
M&M Video Games has become a cult sensation in the region, and now they’re bringing all that 64-bit magic to St. Pete. The video game arcade announced that it is opening a new location at 1211 1st Ave N in the EDGE District. The grand opening is Friday, December...
Police Charge Man in Fourth Robbery-Related Incident Involving St. Petersburg Amscot
St. Petersburg Police arrested 39-year-old Eugene Warren Thomas of St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in connection with an attempted strong-arm robbery at the Amscot located at 2551 34th Street South. According to the arrest affidavit, the incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. when Thomas entered...
Cannons Marina boats burglarized of more than $40,000 of equipment
Longboat Key police are investigating after an overnight boat burglary at Cannons Marina. Police were called to the boat dealership, marina and rental company the morning of Dec. 2, after a worker noticed that GPS devices were missing from multiple boats on the property, at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Stop Your Doom Scrolling and Look at These Photos of Selby Gardens’ Holiday Lights
One of our favorite holiday traditions, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom, is back. The self-guided show runs through Jan. 3 with more than 2 million lights illuminating the gardens' 15-acre downtown Sarasota campus, plus kids' games, balloon art and face painting, food and drink (including a cash bar)...
