This year’s selection of Christmas albums touches a lot of stylistic bases, with Christian acts, country stars, and a cappella acts (which have made holiday releases primary parts of …
Shop Manatee brings together a wide variety of local products, including boutique apparel, handcrafted goods, home décor, specialty foods, coffee, jewelry, and unique gifts. Each listing links …
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a $117.3 billion state budget proposal Wednesday, his eighth and last, that includes new money for a Make America Healthy Again commission, transfers part of the University …
Manatee County is inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Cleanup Event on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at two …
After taking life-saving measures to assist the victim of a vehicle crash, MCSO Work Farm Inmate Crew Leader Jose Torres was named the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Employee of the Year. In …
Fredrick J. Barnes, lovingly known as Fred, Dad, Papa, and Great Papa, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of 83. His Life was defined by devotion …
This week, Mitch discusses Democrats flipping the mayoral race in Miami for the first time in three decades, President Trump's wild week, the flip-flop on releasing the second strike videos of a boat …
Cynthia Y. Bynum, 69, passed away on November 29, 2025. Born on September 2, 1956, Cynthia carried from an early age a quiet strength, deep compassion, and a generous heart that touched everyone …
Brenda J. Harvey, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 2, 2025, surrounded by love and held in God's grace. She was 81 years old. Born on February 10, 1944, Brenda …
Michael Patrick Murphy April 7, 1953 – November 25, 2025 "Well done, good and faithful servant." – Matthew 25:23 Michael Patrick Murphy, 72, entered eternal rest on November 25, …
Mitchell J Pukansky born March 15, 1961 in Canton Ohio, passed away October 6, 2025 in Bradenton Florida. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael Pukansky, and Maxine Pukansky. Survived by a sister …
Lucinda Claire Scott, known affectionately by friends and family as Cyndi, embarked on her final adventure on December 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on November 9, 1958, in Reseda, CA, Cyndi …
Terrence "Terry" Fallon, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Born and raised in Greenville, Rhode Island, Terry was the beloved son of the late Arthur E. Fallon and …
Our beloved Kimm Yvette Middleton of Bradenton, FL passed away on November 29, 2025. Kimm Middleton was born on May 30, 1957 to the late Norman A. and Dorothy W. Middleton, Sr. She was the third …
Albertine Veenstra, seamstress, quilter, wife, mother, entrepreneur Of Bradenton and Holmes Beach, FL, formerly Acton, MA, passed in April 2025. Widow of Norman Richard Veenstra; mother of Norman A. Veenstra of …
Four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at property tax reform in Florida moved forward this week after winning approval from the Florida House's State Affairs Committee on …
After risking his safety to rescue swimmers at risk of drowning, Sergeant Brett Getman has been named MCSO’s 2025 Deputy of the Year. On August 9, 2025, Sergeant Getman and Deputy Vincent …
Manatee County Animal Welfare is celebrating the completion of a major kennel expansion at its Bishop location (5718 21st Ave. W, Bradenton) with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, …
Manatee County is accepting applications for two (2) seats on the Children’s Services Advisory Board. The CSAB makes recommendations to the Board of County …
A fight between President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature, intended to …