Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and I was in high school, there was a popular song, played on the radio, called “Everything Old is New Again." …
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is turning up the volume this summer with the return of Laser Light Nights at the Planetarium. Running from May 21 through September 5, 2026, …
Three Saturdays in July. Three new cabarets—each with a unique theme. Audiences are invited to experience an unforgettable lineup of music, storytelling, and celebration as …
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Eugene Glindmeier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Steven departed this world …
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 lack of …
Dolores K. Porter, 92, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of New York, New York, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on January 3, 1934, in New York, New York, Dolores lived a life marked …
Linda Mae North (Rotz), 68, of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully passed into her heavenly resting place on May 17, 2026. Linda was born on January 2, 1958, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to Anna (Gardner) …
Valerie Routel Hodson, of Sarasota, FL, known lovingly as Valerie, passed away on May 8, 2026, in Largo, Florida, at the age of 88 with her family by her side. She was born on October 6, 1937, in …
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 5, 1938, Kay was the eldest of five children born to Albert and Kay Reidy. She spent her early years in Massachusetts before beginning a remarkable life …
Nancy Dionela, 57, passed away May 14, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Davao City, Philippines to Rolando and Erlinda Arenas. She gained a …
Craig Allen Grant, 83 of Bradenton, FL passed away in his home on May 14, 2026. Craig was born on September 15, 1942, in Mishawaka, IN to Herbert and Ida Belle Grant, who preceded him in death, …
Mary Elise (Russell) McMahon, 90, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida from natural causes. She was born on January 26, 1936, in New York City and spent her early years in Long …
Dee Dee Hokanson, age 70, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on May 20, 1955, in Hammond, Indiana, Dee Dee was the daughter of Dorothy and Robert Osborn and grew up in Calumet City, Illinois. …
Local musician and songwriter Trevor Bystrom and his 12-year-old stepdaughter Nora Bear are each releasing brand-new self-produced albums this month. A combined album release party will be held at …
Florida state officials are considering banning personal fireworks for the 2026 Fourth of July due to severe drought conditions that are currently affecting 90 percent of the state.
Hurricane season begins June 1, and now is the time to start preparing. While seasonal forecasts may project fewer storms this year, it only takes one storm to bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging …
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled his education agenda on Monday, which includes a rebuke of a proposal by one of his opponents in the Republican race for governor — U.S. Rep. Byron …
About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal …
Two weeks before embarking on his “50 years of Songs and Stories” tour last year, Steve Earle was performing onstage at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry. After finishing a song, country star …
Tara Poulton is a Republican candidate for Manatee County Commission District 6. She sits down with Mitch and Dawn to discuss her campaign and issues central to the race.