Discover how life changed on our quiet barrier island during World War II. From whispered fears of enemy submarines to wartime resilience on the home front, one local woman’s memories offer a rare glimpse into Longboat Key’s hidden past.
The Manatee County Commission and the Palmetto City Commission will be in session this week. On Monday, …
In recent years, the continued global prevalence of climate change has increased the number of weather-related catastrophes. …
On the last day of Florida's 2025 legislative session, lawmakers quietly changed a program called "Schools of Hope." These changes will move millions more of your tax dollars away from public schools …
Americans are exhausted — not from blazing new trails, but from fighting over old ones. We bicker about politics, identity, and ideology as if conquest were still our national sport. Our …
The Pops Orchestra will present its third production of A Christmas Carol, the Concert , Bob Christianson’s celebrated musical retelling of the timeless Charles Dickens …
As we come to the end of the year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helps make Bradenton the community it is. This has been a year of steady progress and collaboration. Together we have …
A lot happened across Bradenton this year, and 2025 set the stage for improvements residents will begin to feel in 2026. From public safety upgrades to major investments in utilities and community …
Ian M. Oviatt was born on June 16, 1997 and passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 18, 2025. Ian was born in St. Petersburg, FL to Meredith Paige Oviatt and moved to Parrish, FL in 2011 …
On Sept. 14, 2023, in the outskirts of Naples, a chain of timed explosions tore through limestone rock on farm land owned by West Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene, rattling nearby homes in Golden …
A dazzling new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, December 23. Tickets are on sale now for …
The Bradenton Police Department is gearing up for one of its favorite annual traditions — the Fill the Truck toy drive —returning on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. …
Downtown Bradenton will come alive with holiday magic at Winter Wonderland , hosted by Realize Bradenton. This free family event turns Old Main Street into a festive celebration filled with lights, …
Roosevelt Jerome Duval was born September 23, 1953 to the late Nathaniel and Patsy Duval in Palmetto, Florida. Roosevelt was reared by his grandparents, the late Roosevelt, Sr. and Josie Duval.
Richard J. Bradley, 81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Bradenton, FL, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Lyons, NY in 1943, the son of …
Robert B. Mattern, age 88, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Joan Ann Pollock Mattern, passed away on November 22, 2025. Bob was born in Bridgeport on …
William was born in Manatee County to Gordon and Linda Mcculligh on April 11th, 1995. He grew up in Samoset. He loved to walk! He also had 4 sisters and 2 brothers Lisa Perkins, James Perkins, …
Shirley Ann Tipton, Age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18th 2025 at home surrounded by loving family members. Shirley was born July 4th 1936 in Phenix City Alabama. She was the third …
In our 16 years as a local news publication, we have never experienced the volume of important issues that exists in today’s news landscape. Whereas there used to be days spent tracking down …
Join Power-Pole, Skinny Water Culture, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, and OceanAid 360 for the Tampa Bay Debris Derby on December 6th at E.G. Simmons Park. Compete as a team or …