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Nov 13, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn |Leah Burbach
Posted Monday, November 13, 2023 11:30 am In an era where any novice with a smartphone can take professional-quality photographs, suffice it to say people are taking a lot of pictures.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
(Family Features) When clouds loom overhead and winds pick up in your area, it’s crucial to keep an eye on the sky and an ear toward local news broadcasts. Capable of destroying buildings, uprooting trees and sending dangerous debris flying, tornadoes are rotating columns of air that extend from the base of thunderstorms to the ground. With the potential to reach wind speeds of up to 300 miles per hour, these violent storms can wreak havoc on communities and put families in danger.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn |Leah Burbach
Alliances are forged, tempers ignite, and global politics shift—a lot can happen over dinner and cocktails. No matter the time, a dinner invitation carries a certain significance. Sitting down for a meal with friends, colleagues, or rivals has been used across cultures and centuries as an opportunity to network, share, and celebrate. Queens and kings used lavish banquets to showcase wealth, prosperity, and power.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn |Dom DiFurio
(BPT) - As people age, our hearing tends to decline for multiple reasons, including repetitive exposure to loud sounds and genetic factors. In fact, hearing loss ranks as the third most common chronic condition among all Americans. For older Americans, nearly a quarter of those aged 65 to 74 have hearing loss. That number increases to 50% for those 75 and older.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
(Family Features) Winter weather, while often beautiful, can prove challenging for homeowners. Snow and ice accumulation can cause damage or disruption to many components of homes and properties, including heating systems and appliances, communication and access to and from property. Utilizing a reliable, efficient and affordable energy source like propane can help power critical systems – home heating, cooktops, ovens, fireplaces, boilers and water heaters.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
We may not have any time to waste in our effort to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. Getting the United States to a place where our electricity needs can be met by renewables is going to take concerted effort on the part of a multitude of public and private entities. According to the trade group, Solar Energy Industries Association, utility-scale solar projects are few and far between in the U.S. right now, but represents the fastest-growing sector of the domestic energy market.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
Posted Sunday, November 12, 2023 12:00 am BRADENTON — Another of the county’s west Bradenton median improvement projects is raising questions among environmental advocates, members of the county’s Environmental Land and Acquisitions Committee (ELMAC), and the coordinator for the Scenic Manatee Advisory Committee.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Merab Favorite |Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
Posted Sunday, November 12, 2023 12:00 am When my family and I opt for a staycation in Florida, it has less to do with the locale and more about the Airbnb rates we can secure. Such was the case when I sought a waterfront property conducive to convenient paddleboarding.
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Nov 11, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
Posted Sunday, November 12, 2023 12:00 am BRADENTON — It will be a somewhat quiet week in local government. A Manatee County Commission regular and Port Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday.
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Nov 11, 2023 | 
thebradentontimes.com | Don Laible |Dawn Kitterman |Martha J. Glenn
Every winter, for one week, a Field of Dreams-like experience comes true for Pittsburgh Pirates fans in Bradenton. All the magic that takes place at Pirate City and LECOM Park, where fans ages 30 and older will pay thousands of dollars each to put on their favorite team’s uniform and play ball all week long (including doubleheaders) while being coached by Pirates of their youth, comes down to one man—Joe Billetdeaux.
