Visit Manatee’s preserves through the lens of former Bradenton Herald chief photographer Grant Jefferies bit.ly/2khWW5q

Geena Davis talks about Thelma, ‘Beetlejuice’ and women’s issues during visit to Van Wezel hall in Sarasota bit.ly/2l2heNd

Even among election uncertainty, Manatee County visitation increases bit.ly/2klvROO

Valentine’s Day is a labor of love for many small businesses, including Josey's Posey Florist in Bradenton. bit.ly/2klo7My

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'Day Without Immigrants': Protest closes restaurants in U.S. bit.ly/2lcKkJP

Man traveling to all National Park Service sites to stop at De Soto National Memorial Park in Bradenton bit.ly/2lcPcii

Winn-Dixie announces it will revamp its private labels to improve quality and customer satisfaction. bit.ly/2lTBwJ3

Setup ‘smooth’ for Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival bit.ly/2kSI7m3

Village artists make statement against president’s immigration policies bit.ly/2kynNKN

Promoting opportunity and prosperity takes on greater significance as Florida continues to grow with new residents.bit.ly/2kyu9tz

Robinson Preserve’s environmental classroom taking nature’s shape bit.ly/2liYRnw

Rain puts damper on Cortez Fishing Festival, but forecast Sunday promises sunshine bit.ly/2lZspXm

Trolling motor a necessity for shallow water capable vessel to make fishing a little easier bit.ly/2l83QJ6

Under the oaks, conservation ideas flood to new Triangle Ranch owner in far eastern Manatee bit.ly/2mcWd1J

Bradenton choir’s Carnegie Hall trip ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity bit.ly/2lxMZjx

Bradenton area bursting with reminders of our nation’s history bit.ly/2lxQRBk

FPL shows off Parrish solar plant bit.ly/2lFJlVy

Florida Senate Democratic leader to Gov. Rick Scott: Treat opioid crisis as a public health emergency bit.ly/2lp4HDH

Mom’s cell phone links suspect to Lakewood Ranch slaying, cops say bit.ly/2mgztxN