Tommy Knockers Saloon Is One Of A Kind

Specials like 'Penny Til Ya Pee', live music, karaoke and Bike Night prove this isn't your grandpa's saloon. But he'd probably like it here!

Live Music and Karaoke This Weekend In Bradenton

And there isn’t a cover at any of these spots, so apply the money toward some tasty treats.

Now Hiring: Purchasing and Estimating Coordinator, Maintenance Techs

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Home Inspector Law Now In Effect

As of July 1 all Florida Home Inspectors must be licensed. Read on to find out what a home inspector's duties are to the consumer.

Cheapest Gas in Bradenton: July 25

Fed up with rising gas prices? This will help. See where you can get the the cheapest (and priciest) fill-ups at local stations this week.

Cigam, House of Magic: An "Enchanting" Local Business

Owner and resident magician, John Tietjen, loves nothing more than to teach and entertain with his magic tricks.

Chef of the Week: Mark Baker, Ocean Harvest Market & Grill

Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton’s best eateries.

Owners and Patrons Celebrating New Home of Livingston's Billiards

Whether you play pool, billiards or snooker, this is the place to be. And it even has a bar.

Pelot's Pharmacy Spans More Than a Century in Bradenton

Pelot's Rexall Pharmacy has been serving the Bradenton community since it opened in 1894.

Now Hiring: HVAC Maintenance Workers, Banquet Servers and More

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Distillery Tavern Celebrating Last Night in Old Locale

More events this weekend including dollar beers at McKechnie Field, Colt Ford at Joyland and a Black Sabbath tribute at Ace's.

Chef of the Week: Joe Barreca, San Remo Pizza & Pasta

Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton's best eateries.

Bradenton's Bar Scene: Music, Tacos and 'Penny Till Ya Pee'

Your weekly guide to party spots around town.

Griffith Family Carries on Longstanding Funerary Tradition

Family owned and operated since 1938, Griffith-Cline Funeral Home and Cremation Services is a Bradenton landmark that has grown along with the city.

Now Hiring: Powder Coat Painter and More

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Recent Grads Struggle to Find Jobs

College degrees are no guarantee of full-time work in this economy.

Now Hiring: Office Manager and More

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Tarpon Pointe Grill Opens Friday on Waterfront

The new downtown restaurant on the Manatee River set to open Friday with live music, a limited food menu and full bar options.

Beers, Burgers and the Famous Ribeye Cheese Steak Sandwich

The Boiler Room Bar & Grill is renowned for its ribeye cheese steak sandwiches, and you can watch them being made from the bar stool.

Now Hiring: General Labor and More

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To Sell or Not to Sell, That is the Question

Some popular neighborhoods and subdivisions in Manatee County are becoming higher-demand, lower-inventory areas, which gives a seller the edge. Is yours one of them?

Chef of the Week: Leonard Aldridge, Smitty's Pub & Grille

Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton's best eateries.

Now Hiring: Machinist and More

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Rice's Appliance Turns Focus To Customer Service

Rice's Appliance & Home Entertainment, which replaced big-name appliance company DeSears, maintains a reputation for high-end appliance sales with an added sense of community.

Drift On In For Inexpensive Beers, Live Music

Drift-In II on Cortez Road and its older sister on Anna Maria Island, Drift-In I, have been serving locals for decades. Jose Cuervo (yes, that's his name) owns the Bradenton bar, and Babe Ruth allegedly once owned it, too.

Now Hiring: Mechanical Engineer, Purchasing Agent and More

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Now Hiring: Job Fair and More

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Now Hiring: Gift Shop Cashier and More

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Chef of the Week: Opas Saengna, Thai Spice Restaurant

Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton's best eateries.

Bradenton Restaurant's Food Network Debut on Hold

Episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" featuring Jose's Real Cuban Food was originally scheduled to debut Monday, June 6.

Enjoy Tequila Beach, by Day or Night

Enjoy a quiet meal, watch a sports game from the bar or bang your head to live hard rock music. The 'Beach' has it all.

Now Hiring: Grounds Maintenance, Assistant Property Manager and More

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Keeton's Wins Large Business of the Year Award in Venice

The local downtown landmark, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, employs 35 people in Bradenton and Venice.

Manatee Gets Ready for Nationwide Open House Weekend

Home buyers are invited to get out June 4-5 and discover scores of home buying opportunities for our area.

East Meets West at Ancient Ways Martial Arts Academy

Bradenton academy combines traditional Korean Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido styles with Celtic teachings for a unique martial arts experience.

Chef of the Week: Sandra Botero, Sabor Latino

Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton's best eateries.

Tijuana Flats Coming to Bradenton

Tex-Mex chain plans to open a new location on Cortez Road West sometime in November.

Hungry? Thirsty? Smitty's Has the Cure

Plenty of tables, a kitchen open all night and an ample supply of alcohol — it's one-stop shopping at this Manatee Ave. bar and grill.

Lov A-Da Coffee to Close Shop, Relocate

Cuban Espresso Bar will close its doors at 2127 Cortez Rd. W. on Saturday but plans to open new locations at Bakery Di Europa on Manatee Avenue West and in Sarasota.

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Offers Help for Homeowners in Hardship

Florida Housing Finance Corp. launched the 'Hardest-Hit Fund' Program in mid-April for homeowners at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Could this be your 'godsend?'