By Emily Giambalvo When Simone Biles made her Olympic debut in 2016, she cemented her status as the best gymnast in the world, pushing the boundaries of the sport with extraordinarily difficult routines to win the all-around competition and lead the United States to team gold. This summer in Tokyo, she intends to reach even greater […]Read More
The Bay Park Celebrates Mangrove Walkway
The Mangrove Walkway will officially open to public on April 10 The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), the non-profit organization responsible for overseeing the redevelopment of 53-acres of City-owned land along Sarasota Bay into a public park celebrated the Mangrove Walkway with a small, private ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25. The occasion was celebrated alongside friends, […]Read More
5 Ways Continued Education Can Benefit Your Small Business
There are many ways to spend your time and money as an entrepreneur, and continuing education often gets less attention than it deserves. Read More
Albert Wilson was 20 years old when he was accused
A Douglas County judge has ordered a new trial for 25-year-old Albert Wilson, a former University of Kansas student convicted of rape. Wilson was 20 years old when he was accused of raping a then 17-year-old girl in Lawrence he met at a bar. The case has drawn national attention, including from some celebrities. […]Read More
The Ringling Welcomes Three New Exhibitions
Sarasota, Florida- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is thrilled to announce theopening of three new exhibitions. All exhibitions will open during February 2021. The Ringlingwill also be offering virtual museum experiences in addition to exhibitions on campus.Frans Hals: Detecting a Decade will run Feb. 14, 2021 – May 16, 2021. The Ringling’s […]Read More
Tribute To The Life of Fredi Sears Brown Co-Founder, Family
December 4, 1923 ~ March 9, 2021 (age 97) Fredi Sears Brown was born on December 4, 1923, in Bradenton, FL to Oscar and Mary Sears. She departed this life on March 9, 2021, in Tamarac, FL, where she had moved to be near her daughter.She and her siblings grew up attending St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. In […]Read More
NAACP revealed that legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during this year’s ceremony. Additionally announced, Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan will perform–along with Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell, who will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album Urban Hang Suite–during the 52nd […]Read More
Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit Now Home to Tuskegee
The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum, which honors the legacy and achievements of the nation’s first all-Black air fighter squadron, has moved to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Housed in the Coleman A. Young Gallery – named after Detroit’s first Black mayor who was himself a second lieutenant, bombardier, and navigator in the Tuskegee Airmen. […]Read More
Florida A&M’s LeBron Nike Deal Features Millions in Gear and
The first LeBron James-branded Nike college sports apparel agreement is heavy on promotion and marketing, a novel advantage for the Football Championship Subdivision school that landed it. Last week, Nike announced the six-year apparel partnership with Florida A&M, which will outfit all the Historically Black University’s athletic programs while adorning the Rattlers’ men’s and women’s basketball players in […]Read More
How to Evaluate a Candidate
Voter’s Guides, How to Evaluate a Candidate, Election Dates, and links to important information on voting locations, required ID, and more are on this page. Click here to see where to vote on election day, sample ballots, and your vote by mail address (if you elected VBM): https://www.votemanatee.com/Voter-Information/Voter-Status-Information-Check-Your-Registration-Status 2020 General Election Voters Guides Manatee County 2020 […]Read More




























