The words “God Squad” do not appear anywhere in the Federal Register notice posted last week, but they sure were implied. “The Endangered Species Committee will meet regarding an Endangered Species Act exemption for Gulf of America Oil and Gas Activities ...
Candidates aside, here is all you need to know about how School Board elections work. Manatee County’s School Board has five district seats. Elections for School Board seats are staggered. …
The 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open just got a jolt of star power. Former world no. 4 and US Open finalist Kei Nishikori is launching his latest comeback at the ATP Challenger, which will be …
After weeks of silence that left some nonprofit leaders wondering whether the issue had faded, Manatee County commissioners are set to revisit a controversial proposal requiring nonprofits receiving …
Spend the day surrounded by art, color, and amazing artists in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. For World Art Day, VOTA is adding a little extra fun with Chalk the Village. Chalk stations will be …
Mavis Pitts Hensley, widow of Judge Robert E. Hensley was born in Portland, Florida on November 14,1927 to Elizabeth Hobbs and James PItts. She went to heaven to be with Jesus and her family there on …
Constance “Connie” Novak, a generous, thoughtful, and faith-filled Christian woman, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, after a stroke. She was born on October 25, 1956, in …
Elisa Piercynski (Pesapane), 82 of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away March 29, 2026. She was born July 20, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. After high school, Elisa worked at Equitable Insurance …
David H Happel of Parrish Florida, passed away Friday March 27th, 2026. He was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana in 1954 to Alvin and Barbara Happel. David was a devoted family man who found great joy …
Albert Randolph Ferrell, a devoted husband, loving father, and respected salesman in the construction industry, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on July 10, 1952, in Moultrie, Georgia, Albert led …
Jamy Savitsky, 56, of Riverview, Florida, passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jamy was born on May 28, 1969, in Groton, Connecticut. He attended Ledyard High School and went …
Rose C. (Nobile) McCarthy, 95, formally of Christy Road, Portland, Maine passed away March 26, 2026, at Summerfield Senor Living Center, Bradenton, Florida. Rose was born in Portland, Maine on …
Bernice Shatto Miller, 96, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Bradenton, Florida, and Dunbar, West Virginia, went to heaven March 27, 2026, peacefully at home after a long illness. She was …
Rosalba Carelli, lovingly known as Rose, was born on July 4, 1953, and passed away on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a life that was as warm and bright as the sun she seemed to carry in her smile …
Phillip Edward Drinkard, 60, passed away on March 28, 2026. Phillip was born on June 6, 1965, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps …
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Robert Mora (“Scotty Bob”), age 70, of Cortez/Bradenton, Florida, on March 24, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Judy Mora, and …
On Thursday, Kristen Truong announced that she has dropped out of the Florida State House District 71 race. The seat is currently held by Rep. Will Robinson, who is prevented by term limits from …
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure widely seen as Florida’s version of the federal SAVE America Act, requiring voters to prove their citizenship …
Manatee County relies on nonprofits to deliver essential services that strengthen communities, support families, and fill gaps that the government cannot address alone. At the Tuesday, April 7 …
With the Pittsburgh Pirates season underway, now, the baseball beat goes on in Bradenton with the Marauders season. Marauders’ skipper Gera Alvarez, a Bradenton resident, is no stranger to …