On a muggy afternoon in late July, roughly 200 right-wing activists gathered at a Venice country club to plot a course of action. Despite Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second time, …
Dave Parker II offered a wonderful tribute to his late father, David Gene Parker, when delivering a Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum induction speech in Cooperstown, N.Y., last Sunday. Parker is …
During the Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which takes place annually from August 1 through August 31, the following items are exempt from Florida sales tax if they meet the specified price …
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it plans to repeal its landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases pose a public threat. The announcement comes in the …
During a Budget Reconciliation/Approval of Tentative Millage Rate meeting on Thursday, Manatee County Commissioners voted 5-1 to hold the general millage rate steady ahead of upcoming TRIM …
This week, Jose Alfredo Gomez was convicted of Manslaughter by Culpable Negligence With A Firearm and Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm With A Firearm. The crimes were committed …
Derek Trucks was, it seems, born to play guitar. A child prodigy, by 13, Trucks had played with legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy. At 20, he formed the Derek Trucks Band, then, at 25 …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
Roger K. Voigt of Bradenton, Florida, formally of Buffalo, New York; husband of the late Jacque D. Voigt, longtime companion of Patti Anderson; father of the late Kerri A. Breton, William K. Breton …
Jean Aileen (Mischel) Berry of Bradenton, FL peacefully passed away while taking a nap on her favorite sofa on July 17, 2025 with her loving family close at hand. Known as Jeannie (or Gran) to those …
Thomasina Rena Willis Hutto, age 91, of Startown Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Monday,July 28, 2025. Mrs. Hutto was born September 30, 1933, in Tallevast, Florida, to the late Wilbur (Bill) …
Raymond H. Moore, 94, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born with a strong work ethic and a love for the outdoors, Raymond began …
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nanette Readinger on July 28, 2025, at the age of 63. Nanette was a loving mother, devoted …
Charles Raymond "Ray" Shuford, 69, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. A pioneering force in medical simulation and aerospace technology, Ray left an indelible mark on the fields he …
With sadness we announce the Home Going of Mrs. Earnestine C. (Riley) Doss. Earnestine was born in Bradenton, Florida August 26, 1936 and rested August 20, 2025 while a Resident at the Villa Maria …
In Loving Memory, Janet Elizabeth Poelsma (Slocum) October 4, 1965 – July 22, 2025 ⸻ "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure" …
Joan N. Sullivan; 1930 – 2025. Joan N. Sullivan passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Gerard …
Following years of health complications related to diabetes, Jeffrey Frank Witham, 61, of Bradenton passed away on July 27, 2025, peacefully under the care of Tidewell Hospice. Jeff was born on …
Susan W. Coolidge (née Woolsey), 80, formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mercy New Life …
Mitch is under the weather, so we had to cancel the podcast this week. We'll be back next Wednesday, same time, same channels!