If you’re an old canoe paddler like me, Florida offers a delightful assortment of rivers to navigate or just plain contemplate. They range from the laidback Blackwater in the Panhandle to the …
Here comes another special session. Florida House and Senate leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to spend about $52 billion in general revenue dollars in the next fiscal year on the …
A Manatee County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, siding with defendants …
With the Iran war on and off and on and off again, the news cycle was so overwhelming that many would-be big stories flew under the radar. Here are some of the biggest stories you might have missed …
At a land use meeting on Thursday, commissioners approved a rezone request advancing a 37.3-acre commercial project site at the intersection of State Road 64 and …
Stephen Marancik, a loving, kind, and spirited man, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, from natural causes. He was 82 years old. Born on November 26, 1943, in New …
Juanita Irene Franks Caskey Bradenton, Florida Juanita Irene “Nita” Caskey passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by …
Norman “Norm” MacKenzie, age 87, of Holmes Beach, Florida, formerly of Bay City, Michigan, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born June 30, 1938, in Bay City to Charles and Bernadette …
Neal Mason Hall, 86, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away on April 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1939, Neal lived a full, vibrant, and active life marked by creativity, dedication, and a …
The family of Maurice “Mo” R. Kocher is deeply saddened to announce his passing on April 18, 2026. Born on November 3, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, Mo lived a life filled with laughter, generosity, and …
Jerry L. West, 87 of Bradenton, Florida died peacefully on April 23, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1939, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a son of Neal James West and Edna Ayers both from …
John McMahon, 79, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 11, 1947. John attended St. Rita High School and graduated from Northern …
David J. “Crock” Schnepel passed away on April 14, 2026 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida after a 7-year battle with stage IV colon cancer. He was born in Red Bud, Illinois on May 19, 1954 to Norman and …
Antonio F. Miranda, 72, of Parrish, Florida, passed away on April 11, 2026. Born in Portugal on November 26, 1953, Antonio lived a life deeply rooted in love for his family and cherished traditions.
Richard James Unsworth passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on March 30, 1955, and residing in Bradenton, Florida. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Robert …
Harold Edward Qualkinbush, 74, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on November 30, 1951, in Logansport, Indiana, Harold lived a life full of adventure, fierce …
Vanitaben Manojkumar Patel was born on September 9, 1973, in Chhatral, Kalol, Gujarat, India. She was raised with strong cultural values centered on family, dedication, and compassion—principles …
With deep sorrow and heartfelt reverence, we announce the passing of Maureen McQuilkin, who left us on April 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 25, 1933, in Greenock, …
Ronald Dennis Spadoni, Jr., age 64, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, following a short illness. He was born on August 29, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, and later made …
Dorothy “Dottie” K. Wilhelm, age 97, of Cranberry Township, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born May 8, 1928, in Aliquippa to the late …