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Episode 149: Heather Felton
Manatee County District 1 School Board candidate Heather Felton joins TBT Editor Mitch Maley to discuss why she decided to leave teaching to seek a seat on the board in this August's election. Learn more about Heather at https://heatherformanatee.com/
Manatee County, Florida Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
July 12, 2024 – WASHINGTON—A Florida man was sentenced to prison on Thursday after he previously pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
MCSO: Car crash turns into shooting
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night, beginning with an argument that broke out in a parking lot after a vehicle accident and ending with one man hospitalized and another in jail. Deondrick Anderson, 49, and Jordan Glanz,...
Save Florida Home Rule Update
SAVE FLORIDA HOME RULE was grateful that Governor DeSantis vetoed SB280 and left vacation rentals in the hands of local governments. However, the threat of losing local control via consolidation or dissolution of the AMI cities looms large as we await the OPPAGA study, which we may not actually see.
Republican women break with party on abortion, gather in Manatee to support Amendment 4
Government interference with abortion rights has galvanized a growing group of Republican women to take a stand against their party and advocate for a new ballot initiative that restricts Florida politicians from meddling in a woman's right to choose. A group of more than 30 Republican women gathered at the Anna Maria Oyster...
Artist behind $1,800 mailboxes delivers on ambitious expansion plans
Key takeaway: Artist-entrepreneur Scott Gerber, aka the Tube Dude, is expanding from downtown Sarasota to a larger location in Manatee County. Core challenge: Having enough space to do powder coating and other custom work for a variety of clients. What's next: The company is attending art shows in Texas, seeking...
Weekend Sounds: July 12-14
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 correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues.
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