Ryan Jack Driscoll, 25, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on June 28, 2000, in Winfield, Illinois, Ryan grew up surrounded by love and laughter. He graduated from …
Patricia Ann Parusa passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Patricia was a resident of Bradenton, Florida.
Diane A. Festa, age 61, of Lakewood Ranch, FL peacefully passed away on May 23, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1964 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Katina and …
Jo-Ann Annette Kannapinn passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on January 10, 1943, and residing in Palmetto, Florida.
Plessie Mae Byrd passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on July 31, 1933, in Lockhart, Alabama, Plessie Mae Byrd was a resident of Parrish, Florida. Visitation will be held on May 30, 2026, …
Frederick Safford Altergott passed away, with his family by his side, on May 18, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on February 1, 1936 in Greeley, Colorado to Pearl and Fred Altergott and …
Donald Lewis Midgett, born on October 9, 1947, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, passed away on May 24, 2026. Throughout his life, Donald carried himself with quiet strength and unwavering …
Cortez Wayne Beck, known to family and friends as Wayne, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Plant City, …
Barbara L. Hoskins was born on February 8, 1934, in Kingsbury, Indiana, and passed away on May 19, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and steadfast devotion to her …
Randy Duane Werts, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 65. He was born on April 30, 1961, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and throughout his life he carried with him the values …
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced his plan for a homestead property tax exemption that could crimp local governments’ ability to fund schools, health care, and public safety.
Jane Antill Wasilko, of Bradenton, FL, died May 21, 2026. She was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, September 14, 1940. Jane attended Saint Titus grade school, Saint Joseph Private Academy, and …
With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Janice Betters on 05/23/2026. To know Janice was to understand that love can be imperfect yet profound. She carried deep love for her family and friends …
Patricia Ann Brady Cavalier was born on April 24, 1935, in Michigan City and passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 23, 2026, at 11:47 p.m. in Sarasota. Pat was the beloved daughter of …
Terry M. Tepe, 71, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida, following a battle with cancer. Terry was born on April 17, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Donald and Angie Tepe. Terry …
Richard Dwight Terry, known affectionately as Rich, passed away in Bradenton, Florida, after a long illness. He is remembered with deep love and gratitude for a life marked by service, kindness, and …
It’s been another whirlwind week of news. Here are a few stories that may have flown under your radar.
The South Dakota Humanities Council will bring author Matthew Davis to seven communities at the end of June for the 2026 One Book South Dakota tour. Davis is the author of “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore.” The book explores the Black Hills, westward expansion, the carving of Mount […]
It’s been a bad week for Manatee County brewery enthusiasts, as 3 Keys Brewing & Gastrobrew announced it would close, while Motorworks Brewing faces foreclosure from its Bradenton brewery and …
Josh Groban may only be 45, but he has an old-school reverence for the craft of making huge, complex musical statements that harken back to the days of storied film arrangers like Bernard Herrmann, …