Mike Garbett, Bradenton Herald

Mike Garbett

Bradenton Herald

Bradenton, FL, United States

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  • Bradenton Herald
  • The Miami Herald
  • The Island Packet

Past articles by Mike:

Braden River High sophomore named Gatorade Florida girls basketball player of the year

Braden River High School sophomore guard O’Mariah Gordon, who led the Pirates to 24 wins this season, including two in the playoffs, was named the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year. → Read More

Rays announce several renovations to create a more ‘intimate’ Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays on Friday announced renovations to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL, that will reduce the stadium’s seating capacity and create a more fan-friendly game-day experience. → Read More

Fatal crash shuts down two lanes of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County

A fatal crash on Friday in Sarasota County caused two lanes of southbound Interstate 75 to be shut down. → Read More

Officer-involved shooting closes southbound lanes of Interstate 75

The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County, Florida, were closed Thursday after Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed a murder suspect from Citrus County who was trying to flee. → Read More

Once again, Bayshore’s Ryley Ober as good as gold at state swim meet

Bayshore High senior swimmer Ryley Ober won two state titles at the Class 2A state meet, bringing her career total to six gold medals at the FHSAA state seet. Ober will continue her career at Indiana University. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for round 2 of the high school football playoffs

The 2018 FHSAA football playoffs continue on Friday, November 16, with Manatee facing Sarasota Riverview, Braden River taking on Venice and Palmetto matching up against Valrico Bloomingdale. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know as the high school football playoffs kick off

The 2018 FHSAA football playoffs open on Friday, November 9, with Braden River facing Plant City, Manatee playing Kissimmee Osceola, Palmetto taking on Pinellas Park and Cardinal Mooney hosting Clearwater Calvary Christian. → Read More

Four Manatee County football teams headed to playoffs. Here’s who they’ll face in first round

Braden River, Cardinal Mooney, Manatee and Palmetto earned trips to the 2018 FHSAA football playoffs, which kick off on Friday, November 9, 2018. → Read More

The prep football regular season is complete. These teams likely headed for the playoffs

The high school football regular season is complete in Manatee County, and several teams could be playing in the postseason. Here are the teams that could be playing when the FHSAA postseason kicks off on Friday, Nov. 9. → Read More

Friday night lights: Follow for Week 11 score updates for Manatee County football teams

The high school football regular season ends on Friday, November 2, with Manatee traveling to Venice and Palmetto traveling to Punta Gorda Charlotte. Bayshore, Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are at home. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 11 of the high school football season

The high school football regular season ends on Friday, November 2, with Manatee traveling to Venice and Palmetto traveling to Punta Gorda Charlotte. Bayshore, Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are at home. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 10 of the high school football season

Week 10 of the high school football season in Manatee County includes Palmetto hosting Venice in a Class 7A-District 11 showdown. Also playing at home are Bayshore, Cardinal Mooney and Southeast. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 9 of the high school football season

Week 9 of the high school football season in Manatee County includes IMG Academy, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and Southeast playing home game. Braden River, Manatee and Cardinal Mooney are on the road. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 8 of the high school football season

Week 8 of the high school football season in Manatee County includes two teams well positioned for berths in the FHSAA postseason, as well as two others well positioned to secure playoff spots. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 6 of the high school football season

The 2018 high school football season in Manatee County continues on Friday, September 28. Here’s what you need to know about each of the 11 teams heading into Week 6 of the prep season. → Read More

American Airlines adds another destination out of SRQ. Service to this city starts in January

American Airlines on Monday announced service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport starting in January. Service will begin on Jan. 12, 2019, and last through Sept. 1, 2019. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 5 of the high school football season

The 2018 high school football season in Manatee County continues on Friday, September 21. Here’s what you need to know about each of the 11 teams heading into Week 5 of the prep season. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 4 of the high school football season

The 2018 high school football season in Manatee County continues on Friday, September 14. Here’s what you need to know about each of the 11 teams heading into Week 4 of the prep season. → Read More

It’s Gameday! Here’s what you need to know for Week 3 of the high school football season

The 2018 high school football season in Manatee County continues on Friday, September 7. Here’s what you need to know about each of the 11 teams heading into Week 3 of the prep season. → Read More

Former Manatee High star caps junior season at USF with record-setting performance

Former Manatee High star Greg Reaves turned in a dominant defensive effort for the University of South Florida football program during a 38-20 loss to Marshall in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. → Read More