It’s an honor to introduce myself as the newest member of the Bradenton City Council. For the entirety of my business career, I’ve worked in the financial services, real estate, and …
United Way Suncoast, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, All Faiths Food Bank, and Verizon will host two Community Disaster Training sessions on Thursday at R.L. Taylor Community …
Tervis , the local, family-owned drinkware company founded in 1946, announced on Tuesday that JV2 Innovative Products has acquired the company and intends to build on the Tervis legacy …
To the Manatee Commissioners: On July 24, 2025, I heard of a first informational roundabout meeting being held at LWR Townhall. As I was walking toward the building, a car went over a berm, onto …
On Tuesday, Allegiant Travel Company announced new nonstop routes from Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) and St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE). A new route …
A suspended federal project that promised to be a game-changer in protecting the public from worsening flooding is back in business today, with a team of scientists hard at work to make up for lost …
Property insurance may be what’s on residents’ minds as Florida continues to grapple with high housing costs, but people need to look out for soaring health insurance costs in the coming …
Florida Power & Light has reached an 11th-hour “agreement in principle” with parties objecting to its proposed four-year, $10 billion rate increase, but the details remain …
The School Board of Manatee County has selected Dr. Laurie Breslin and Dr. Misty Mathis to advance as finalists in the search for the District’s next …
Mary T. Kline, 88, formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on August 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Anthony and Mamie (Pennachio) Colangelo and the beloved …
Judith Ann "Judy" Dobbins, 84, of Bradenton FL and formerly of Valparaiso IN, died August 3 after a short illness. Ms. Dobbins was a retired nurse …
Betty Lane Barczak died peacefully at age 100 with family at her bedside on Aug. 3, 2025 at Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton, …
Lisa Y. Carter, 56 years old, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on August 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends who loved her deeply. She was born on January 7, 1969. Lisa was known for her …
LaVern Antionette "Tammie" Green was born on December 29, 1957, to Minister Thomas Edward Green, Jr., and the late Carrie Lee Bennett Johnson. She was raised in Palmetto, Florida, as well as …
Mattie came into this world on June 24, 1961, and departed July 17, 2025. She lived a life full of love, joy, humor, generosity, care, and compassion not just for her family but those in her …
Maxine Jones-Murray was born on August 12, 1939, to the late Lonnie Jones, Sr., and Johnnie-Mae Jones in Donalsonville, Georgia. Maxine was raised in Sarasota, Florida, where she attended Booker …
Bruce Michael Lapina, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Julie and faithful dog, Ace. He is also survived by his mother Eva Lapina; sisters Alexis …
William (Bill) Hartley McCadden, of Landsdowne, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, born on January 31,1929 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, to the late Sally Graff, passed away at age 96 on July 30, 2025, in …
Jerry Ellison "Jet" Taylor, age 80, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025,surrounded by family. Born on January 29, 1945, in Arcadia, Florida, Jerry was known for his …
Susan Ferrari Chetwynd, a vibrant soul cherished by all who knew her, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, after a brave battle with colon cancer. Born on September 20, 1953, in …