More than 30 years ago I heard the now late Rev. E .C. Hill state, "I do not trust the left wing or the right wing because they are both flapping off the same bird, and it is a bird of destruction." ...more

November 3, 2009

The county's back-up dredge disposal site is looking even more attractive these days - to the tune of about $2.7 million. ...more

March 28, 2009

Two people died and three more were injured in a three-vehicle wreck Thursday night on State Road 683 north of 51st Avenue East in Bradenton, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. ...more

July 25, 2008

Patios or decks have not seen as much entertaining and relaxing activities as they are now seeing since the invention of air conditioning. Along with outdoor cooking and eating, container gardening with petunias in decorative pots and lush hanging baskets is soaring in popularity. ...more

June 19, 2008