Dr. Fereshteh Haeri Darya, 70, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fereshteh …
Richard "Dick" Albert Gendron passed away on August 2, 2025, in Bradenton, FL, at the age of 80. Born in Exeter, NH, in 1945, Dick made sure anyone who met him left with a good story and, if they …
Annette LaMaire (formerly Vilaro, nee Buurstra), 97, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1927, in South Holland, IL, she was the dear daughter of Luke and …
Robert Franklin Wrobel, 80, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on December 24, 1944, in Chicago, …
Florence Ann Richer, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at her home in Bradenton, FL, at the age of 87 with her devoted husband at her side. Born on September 6, …
Leo Strong, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully transitioned home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on July31, 2025, in Bradenton. Florida at the age of 92. He was born …
Continuing our series on Manatee County’s historic architecture, this week we step inside some of the county’s most notable private residences listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the Rufus P. Jordan House on Longboat Key, built from island limestone and steeped in nautical lore, to the stately Johnson-Helm House along State Road 70, these homes tell stories of early settlers, craftsmanship, and the communities that grew around them.
The race for artificial general intelligence has become an all-gas, no-brakes affair. As companies across the globe race to develop computerized superintelligence, capital investment has flowed to …
A County Commission land use meeting grew tense on Thursday as commissioners debated whether to proceed with the termination of a reimbursement agreement for the construction of an …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
The Florida Legislature appears to be on board with Gov. Ron DeSantis stated desire to convene a mid-decade redistricting process this year. House Speaker Daniel Perez announced on Thursday that …
The nation’s largest home and auto insurance companies say we can trust them, but lately they’re behaving far more like villains than heroes. As the climate crisis intensifies, big …
On Wednesday, August 13, the Bradenton City Council is scheduled to vote on a series of zoning, land use ordinances, and a development agreement that would approve an expansion of …
Over the past week, red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore …
In 2020, Manatee County voters approved a local tax for the county to purchase additional environmental lands with 71% of the vote. However, the Florida Natural Areas …
A motorist driving a small Toyota hatchback turned into the Laurel Oak neighborhood off Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota County on an afternoon in late February. As the driver made his way …
The Florida DOGE Commission investigating Manatee County may or may not find some spending malfeasance on the part of Manatee County, but the much bigger problem lies with incoming revenue which has …
High School football kicks off a week from today with the annual kickoff classic games. Here is the upcoming schedule for each Manatee County team.
Commissioners have authorized staff within Manatee County’s Government Relations Department to work with and support the government relations staff of Pasco County on its effort to submit …
Cedar Key is one of the prettiest and most historic island communities on Florida’s Gulf coast. I always recommend people pay a visit. If you go, though, you may want to bring your own water, …