City Love

Bradenton Launches 'Love This City' Campaign

The campaign features scavenger hunts, a community art project and a holiday gift guide.

11/04/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Harvest House Receives Grants from Manatee Community Foundation, Bank of America

The $30,000 in grants was used for repairs and upgrades at the Jim Russo Campus for addiction recovery for women.

10/13/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Port Manatee Career Fair Set for Oct. 14

The event will be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

10/12/2021 By Staff

Rocktogenerians

The Rockstars Who Live in Sarasota Right Now

These golden oldies have taken up at least part-time residence in the region.

10/07/2021 By Isaac Eger

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Adds to Board of Directors

Marisa Powers is an associate at Blalock Walters.

10/06/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Bradenton Area EDC Announces Staff Promotions

Max Stewart, Lauren Kratsch, Elizabeth Cordes and Kirsten Lovett have all been promoted to new roles.

10/05/2021 By Staff

9/11

Where to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 in Sarasota-Manatee

Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years later, local organizations are honoring them.

09/09/2021 By Staff

Sporting Events

Bradenton Is Hosting the Cornhole World Championship This Week

A $50,000 prize awaits the cornhole champion.

07/29/2021 By Emma Moneuse

Smashing Success

A New Kind of Stress Relief Invites Destruction

It's been a tough year and you've earned the right to destroy some stuff.

07/09/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Philanthropy

Realize Bradenton Adds Two New Board Members

Alisa Westberry and Wade Hamilton recently joined the nonprofit's board.

06/07/2021 By Staff

DIY Workshop

Workshop Teaches How to Turn Furniture Into Art

Saw Blossom shop owners host their first workshop to help newbies turn old furniture into new art pieces.

03/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Salt life

Local Sea Salt Adds a Pinch of Paradise to Any Plate

Southwest Florida's shores are the source for Sea Salt Florida's organically harvested salts.

03/02/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Neighborhood Guide

Anna Maria Island Offers a Taste of Old Florida

Three communities, each with its own distinct personality, make up this popular vacation destination.

01/04/2021 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Snapshots

What to Do on Anna Maria Island

Think of Anna Maria as a seven-mile-long necklace with three cities shining like jewels.

01/01/2021 By Su Byron

Economy

Bradenton Area EDC to Feature Economist Hank Fishkind at 2021 Economic Forecast

The event will be held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

12/09/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Realize Bradenton Names New Director of Communications

Andrea Knies was previously communications director for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

12/09/2020 By Staff

10,000 Steps

Downtown Bradenton Offers Everything a Walker Might Want

The neighborhood offers a picturesque, easily accessible waterfront park; public art; and a charming historic district.

12/01/2020 Photography by Allison Forsyth

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Explore Palma Sola Botanical Park

Stop and smell the flowers at this free botanical park in northwest Bradenton.

11/18/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Market Report

Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota's Bustling Farmers' Markets

Your top spots for fresh produce, seafood, artisanal local products and much more.

11/17/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Local Lessons

New Children's Book Explores Bradenton's History

More than 6,000 copies of Old Manatee A to Z have been donated to local third- and fourth-graders.

10/21/2020 By Allison Forsyth