The Bradenton location completes Cogent Bank’s buildout on the west coast, according to the statement, which says it already ...

In Florida, violators found guilty of illegal gambling can face up to five years in prison and fines of $10,000 per machine.

Our list of the 10 best new Sarasota restaurants is stacked with big flavors, bold debuts, and bites worth every napkin. What ...

Manatee County EMS received a gold achievement award from the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Program June 25 for the care given to patients experiencing heart attacks ...

At Betsey’s Arcade in West Bradenton, visitors must ring a doorbell and wait to be buzzed in through a locked front entrance, ...

Floridians are used to waiting for sales tax holidays to stock up on emergency supplies, but that all changes on Aug. 1.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of four people after allegedly stealing a man’s car using his own ...

Our Gulf beaches are world famous, but Sarasota has another great body of water—the Myakka, celebrating its 40th anniversary ...

It’s a rainy summer day at Gamble Creek Farms, and Ed Chiles wants to talk about soil. Chiles, the son of former Gov. Lawton Chiles, is one of Manatee County’s most notable restaurateurs. He opened ...

Manatee County earns highest-ever “B” district grade from the state, with record A-rated schools, gains in science, and 86% graduation rate for 2025.

Pinellas and Sarasota counties earned A’s, while Polk was the only district to improve its grade. Factors used to determine ...