Estella Yorkey, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the loving family she cherished so deeply, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Through every stage …
Santo Christopher Gravina, a loving and intelligent man whose life was marked by devotion to family, service, and steady accomplishment, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age …
Joe Oelker passed away on May 26, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. He was 68 years old. Born on May 27, 1957, in Urbana, Ohio, Joe lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a genuine love for the …
Evelyn Olson Brown, known lovingly as Evelyn, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 80. Born on April 6, 1946, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Evelyn was the daughter …
The stage lights dimmed on May 29, 2026, when Neil James Thaggard Jr. passed away while in hospice care. Jim was 69 and was with friends. Born in Bradenton, Jim grew up with a devoted mother, …
Elizabeth Louise Smith, 89, died May 29 in Bradenton, Florida. Born November 23, 1936, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Betsy was the daughter of the late Alfred Bauer and Edna (Castor) Bauer and the …
Deborah Ann (Ward) Federsel, lovingly known to many as Aunt Debbie, passed away on May 28th, in Bradenton, Florida, after a courageous life marked by love, kindness, and intelligence. She was born on …
At Thursday’s land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted to continue an item that would have transmitted a revised comprehensive land use plan to the state. A number of …
The fare at Taverna Toscana in downtown Bradenton would best be described as Italian comfort food elevated to top-tier fine dining. This year’s Savor Sarasota menu gives gourmands the opportunity …
So many new faces are joining the Pittsburgh Pirates party in 2026. As the team entered June, they began a six-game road trip. First, the Pirates are in Houston for three games. Next, Friday …
Urbanite, downtown Sarasota's progressive black box theater, recently announced the lineup for its 13th season.
After all the back-and-forth, here’s where the final bill landed this week. It would be a $150k exemption in 2027 and $250k in 2028. Eventually, the exemption is intended to maybe reach $500k (or …
Last Wednesday, the Bradenton City Council gave first readings to two ordinances that, if approved, would place two charter amendments before voters on the November general election …
Mentorship has always been a huge part of learning how to play music. For bluesman Selwyn Birchwood, his inspiration and those lessons came at the behest of greats like Buddy Guy and the late Sonny …
GAINESVILLE — Stuart Bell, the lone finalist to be the next president of University of Florida, aimed to avoid the fate of the previous solo finalist by pledging allegiance to the conservative …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League, and notes adherence to, or nonadherence …
Manatee County Commission Chair Tal Siddique urged fellow commissioners on Tuesday to support a motion to pause and defer action on a consent agenda item related to the ongoing closure …
The transformation of Manatee County and Lakewood Ranch has reached a tipping point. What was once celebrated as a master-planned haven of pristine wetlands, sprawling cattle country, and …
Mark Stanoch is a candidate for the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat in the Republican primary. Mark joins TBT editor Mitch Maley for a discussion on issues facing the county, including a …
On Friday, Urbanite Theatre opened its production of Who Is Eartha Mae? , a jukebox musical celebrating the career of American singer, songwriter, and actress Eartha Kitt. Jade …