Saint Stephen's Hires Creneti As New Football Coach

Former St. Petersburg Catholic coach will take over program and serve as assistant AD starting next month.

Gulf Grouper Anglers Rally Against 'Bad Science'

More than 300 gathered outside the National Marine Fisheries Service headquarters in St. Petersburg last week to protest science used to determine grouper regulations.

Pirates Report: March 3

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Pirates Report: March 2

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Manatee Wrestling Club Takes Second At Wellington Duals

Local youth wrestlers finish runner-up behind powerhouse Brandon.

Pirates Report: March 2

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Pirates Report: Feb. 28

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Pirates Rough Up Rays In Spring Opener At McKechnie

Pittsburgh made its 2011 spring training home debut Sunday with a win over Tampa Bay.

Pirates Report: Feb. 27

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

BCS Hoops Season Ends In Regional Final

Orlando Christian Prep uses height, hops to send Panthers packing in Class 1A-Region 2 final Saturday.

Marauders Season Ticket Holders Gain Insight Into Pirates Organization

The Feb. 23 installment of the Bradenton Marauders' "Muffins with the Marauders" program featured a visit from Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.

Pirates Report: Feb. 26

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Sheepshead Spawning Around Passes

Anglers have many targets with rising water temperatures, and sheepshead congregating around passes this week are just one of them.

Catch Of The Week: Toad Of A Flounder Landed Off Anna Maria Beaches

Capt. Warren Girle, an Anna Maria Island resident, guided a Michigan man to three flounder of more than 3 pounds, including this 4-pound delicacy.

5 Pirates Games To Watch This Spring

Patch picks the five best games on the spring training slate in 2011.

Blowout Loss Still Quite The Experience For SCF Baseball Players

The Manatees dropped a 21-1 decision to the Pittsburgh Pirates in Friday's exhibition game to benefit the Manatee Education Foundation.

Pirates Report: Feb. 25

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Tampa Bay Anglers Anticipate Coming of Kings

If warm weather pattern remains steady, look for a relatively early appearance of one of bay area anglers' favorite targets — the king smoker.

Marauders Unveil 2011 Promotional Schedule

From wrestling matches to fireworks displays, Bradenton minor league team has plenty planned for fans this season.

Bryan Voelkl, Manatee High Baseball

Senior catcher hopes to lead the Hurricanes to their third consecutive playoff berth. The SCF signee hit .452 with four home runs and 39 RBIs in 2010.

Pirates Report: Feb. 24

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Hurricanes Baseball Players Get Major League Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Pirates invited the Manatee High baseball team to shag fly balls during Wednesday's batting practice at Pirate City.

'Brotherly' Combo Leads BCS Into Regional Final

Bradenton Christian senior Daniel Magley and freshman Austin Walker may fight like brothers in practice, but they've teamed up to take the Panthers to Saturday's showdown with Orlando Christian Prep.

Pirates Set Lineup For Friday Exhibition Vs. SCF

Big league club will open spring season with seven-inning game against Manatees at McKechnie Field.

Freshman's 3 Pushes BCS to Regional Hoops Final

Austin Walker's late 3-pointer helps Bradenton Christian stop a late Seffner Christian rally Tuesday as the Panthers advance to Saturday's Class 1A-Region 2 final

Pirates Report: Feb. 23

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Pirates Report: Feb. 22

Your daily guide to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring in Bradenton.

Marauders Announce Radio Coverage, TV Show

All 140 games will air on 1280 FM out of Sarasota, and METV will air a monthly half-hour show called Marauders Magazine.

Canes' Tibbets Comes Up Just Short Of State Wrestling Crown

Senior falls in Class 3A heavyweight final but is one of three Manatee High medalists.

Legendary Fishing Captain Takes Pride in Guiding

Capt. Scott Moore, a local fishing guide who pioneered the art of sardine fishing, says he loves Bradenton — and his job

Southeast Girls' Rally Stunted In Regional Final Loss

Down 28-12 at halftime in the Class 3A-Region 3 final Saturday, Seminoles take a 45-41 lead early in the fourth quarter but fall short to Tampa Catholic.

Catch Of The Week: Red Snapper Slurps a Sardine

Capt. Larry McGuire recently guided an Anna Maria Island resident to a gorgeous red snapper.

Nearshore Waters 'Just Stupid' For Local Captain

Capt. Warren Girle hit relatively untouched nearshore waters last week and harvested numerous flounder and sheepshead. He also had to throw back some bruising grouper.

5 Pirates Players To Watch This Spring

Here's who to keep an eye on during spring training in Bradenton.

Pirates Pep Rally Set For Saturday Night

Free event to feature player autographs, family activities and prizes.

Late Missed Shots Doom Braden River Boys

Six-minute scoreless stretch leads to Pirates' 38-27 loss to Tampa Jesuit in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal.

Tianyu Bao, Bayshore Boys Tennis

Bao played in the individual No. 1 singles semifinals at the 2009 Class 3A FHSAA Finals. Last year, he led the Bruins to a Class 2A-District 9 title and advanced to the championship match in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles at state.

State Bill Would Eliminate Fishing License Requirement

But proposal would hack into funding for on-the-water law enforcement and fisheries management and conservation.

Gladiators Not Satisfied Despite Shutout Win Over Millionaires

Criticism was rampant on both sidelines during and after undefeated Bradenton's 21-0 win over its Florida Football Alliance rival from Sarasota.

Lost Art of Pier Fishing Could Make Comeback

With high gas prices and tighter fishing regulations, anglers may retreat to piers.