Carrie Lee Holton (née Tuller), 52, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born on July 12, 1973, in Lakewood, New Jersey, Carrie lived a life of love, faith, and devotion to her …

Taran Andrews-Brisson, 52, of Bradenton, passed away on April 29, 2026.  She was born on August 29, 1973, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Carolyn Andrews and John Andrews. Taran began her …

Theresa M. “Terry” Maratta, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on February 12, 1932, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Theresa married the love of her …

Joann Brown Charlton, a Bradenton native and beloved teacher passed away leaving behind a legacy of deep family love, church service, community dedication, and lifelong friendships. Born and …

Joy Ann Bandstra (née Molhoek) of Bradenton, Florida passed away peacefully in her residence on May 4, 2026. Joy, originally from Ridgewood, New Jersey, was the youngest of two daughters born to …

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vicki E. Noon, 77, of Bradenton, FL, who unexpectedly died on May 1, 2026. Born in Miami County, Ohio and raised in Piqua, Ohio, Vicki was the …

Donald A. Evans Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on June 5, 1970, in Bradenton (Samoset), Florida, Donald lived a …

Deloris “Butch” (Boo Boo) Jean Carden, 85, of Anna Maria Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, on the date of her 67th wedding anniversary, with her devoted husband, James …

Stephen D. Smith, 87, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen grew up in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Mimi and Ken Smith. He attended Cranbrook …

Daniel Ray Kuhner, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 3, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Alice, and his daughter, Penny. Born in Portsmouth, …

Robert Graydon Smith passed on May 2, 2026, at the age of 69, and was born on November 30, 1956. Robert lived in Palmetto, Florida.

Timothy Paul Grimes passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 48. Timothy was a resident of Bradenton, Florida, and was born on July 18, 1977.

JAMES MICHAEL BOYLE (Jim), residing in Bradenton, FL, was called to his eternal home at the age of 77 on May 3, 2026. He was born in Toledo, OH, on January 28, 1949. The family later moved to …

After 20 years, the Bradentucky Bombers are taking the big stage, competing at the 2026 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association North American Playoffs in Waterloo, Ontario. The local …

Konnor Griffin is the latest former member of the Bradenton Marauders to be officially added to an exclusive group at LECOM Park. When the Marauders begin a six-game homestand next week with the …

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 …

Ask Duane Betts what “Isle of Hope,” the title of his new full-length sophomore bow, means, and he’ll tell you it ranges from being a respite from the daily news cycle to his navigating the …

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the groups suing him over Florida’s new congressional map can agree on one thing: The DeSantis-drawn districts violate parts of the state Constitution — but they sharply …

Manatee County Commission Chairman Tal Siddique moved to terminate the county’s federal lobbying contract with Ballard Partners, Inc. on Tuesday. The firm, which gained national …

Friday was International Workers' Day. May Day, as it's often referred to, is a day in which the working masses celebrate the hard-fought victories of the labor movement, while recognizing the …