Tim Maxwell

Mar 23, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Tim Maxwell

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the sunshine laws. The following are the major points from the school board meeting on 3/19/2024.

Mar 23, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Tim Maxwell

Posted Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:30 pm BRADENTON—The Manatee County Government and SRQ Sarasota-Manatee Airport are partnering to construct a $2.2 million public observation area at the intersection of 15th Street East and Lindbergh Court in southern Manatee County.

Mar 23, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Mitch Maley |Dawn Kitterman |Tim Maxwell

Last week, TBT published a follow-up investigation regarding a lucrative human resources consulting contract that was awarded by Manatee County Government to a politically connected individual whose company does not appear to have any relevant qualifications for such work. While little that the MCG or its board does these days manages to pass the smell test, this looks like one of the most brazen boondoggles yet.

Mar 22, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Don Laible |Dawn Kitterman |Tim Maxwell

Thomas Zinzarella is well-qualified to broadcast Bradenton Marauders’ games this season. Just as ball players work to improve their game in the minor leagues to advance to the next level on their way to the major leagues, so do broadcasters. One glance at Zinzarella’s LinkedIn account makes clear that the Connecticut native is ready to deliver all the swings and pitchers made during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Single-A affiliate’s 2024 season.

Mar 22, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Glenn Compton |Dawn Kitterman |Tim Maxwell

According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Notice of Pollution: On 3/21/24, operations staff at the Manatee County Piney Point injection well pretreatment facility became aware of a release of untreated industrial wastewater on the plant site located at Piney Point.  The release occurred due to a power loss from a tripped breaker, which resulted in a loss of communications and control at the plant.