Over the past week, red tide was observed in 19 samples from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 5 samples from Northwest Florida (Bay and …
My obsession with musical theater switched off one day before I was able to join the “Wicked” fanbase. The music from “Les Mis,” “Hedwig,” “Spring …
The Bradenton Marauders are all in with keeping Manatee County clean. Just because the Florida State League schedule concluded back in September doesn’t mean the Marauders closed shop for …
Florid a Power & Light (FPL) wants customers to stay one step ahead of scammers. As fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, knowing what to look for can make all the …
Experience the magic of the season right in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. A Holly Jolly Village Christmas comes to VOTA Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. On Friday night, …
Bradenton’s Village of the Arts will host Small Business Saturday, November 30, to support local businesses, while allowing locals to enjoy stress-free shopping. Discover …
Manatee County Government and Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, for …
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Friday that President Donald Trump’s push to drill off the Florida coast could “weaken” environmental protections and interfere with military training.
The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday. “A myriad of accountability problems” went on display this week …
On Monday, James Fishback filed as a candidate for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial campaign. Fishback is the founder and CEO of investment fund Azoria Partners.
The Salvation Army of Manatee County invites the public to join us for a warm, welcoming, and free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This annual community meal …
In recent years, the three leading days for home structure fires caused by cooking were Thanksgiving—80%—followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals …
Born March 11, 1955. Passed away November 13, 2025. She was a resident of Palmetto, FL, and Hobart, IN. This wonderful lady is my sister; mother of Jamie, Ben (Anna) and Jordan; grandmother to …
Born: March 1, 1928 in Miami, FL Died: November 4, 2025 in Bradenton, FL Catherine was born March 1, 1928, to Arthur and Eva Rollo in Miami Florida. Moved to Marseilles Illinois where she met …
In loving memory of William Phillip (Phil) Ramsey III of Palmetto , Florida. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2025. Born in Memphis Tennessee he moved to Palmetto with his …
Clifford Elmer Chapman, M.D. (1937-2025) passed away on November 17, 2025, at his West Bradenton home surrounded by family. Dr. Chapman was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was raised in Tennille, …
Ms. Ashley Galloway was born in Manatee County on October 25, 1984, where she lived and worked in the healthcare field until she moved to Homestead, Florida, in 2019. Ashley was preceded in …
Christopher, Sarah Jane 84, of Bradenton, Florida went to be with Jesus, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home. Born April 27, 1941 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was …
Gloria Jean Gibson- Hammonds, 67, of Palmetto, FL, Transitioned on November 16, 2025. Visitation will be 6PM-8PM Friday November 21,2025 at Rogers Community United Methodist Church 1100 15th St E, …
It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Janet Faye Simmons Grecula, who passed quietly in her home surrounded by friends and …