Theater fans say goodbye to Bradenton landmark

BRADENTON — It’s hard to imagine Bradenton without the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre.For 60 years, starting with its inaugural production of the sentimental “I Remember Mama” and ending with its exuberant staging of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the theater has been an essential element of its city’s geographical, social…

City renews CRA for 20 years

PANAMA CITY — An agreement lasting 20 years was struck by city commissioners last week that will prevent the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency from expiring in April of next year. “That would have meant the portion of funds for downtown police would go away,” said William Whitson, CRA director. “That would mean no more grants,…