Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a mid-decade redistricting that is expected to help Republicans win additional House seats ahead of the upcoming mid-term elections. Greg …
On Tuesday, the School Board of Manatee County selected four semi-finalists to advance in the search for the district’s next superintendent ...
Suncoast Waterkeeper and Tampa Bay Waterkeeper are offering relief grants of up to $1,000 to help local fishing professionals recover lost income and expenses from last …
For the vast majority of human history, up until around 12,000 years ago, every human was a hunter-gatherer. As hunter-gatherers, humans lived with a subsistence lifestyle that relied on hunting, …
This week, the Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, and the Manatee County School Board will convene for both regular and workshop (work session) meetings. …
A few weeks ago, as you all know, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 180 into law. It is a great bill with one destructive section inserted to attack thoughtful growth management and home rule for …
Manatee County Commissioners’ unanimous approval for the purchase of the former Mixon Fruit Farms received loud applause in board chambers on Tuesday. The proposed future of …
Palmetto officials have selected a partnership comprised of St. Petersburg and Bradenton development firms to build a six-story apartment complex on the Manatee River, which once …
During the first BOCC meeting after summer recess on Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners appointed five individuals to serve on a newly created Government Efficiency Liaison …
Dozens and perhaps hundreds of individuals who applied to visit inmates at Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI) in Miami-Dade County last weekend had their personal contact information shared …
This weekend, Art Walk returns to Bradenton's Village of the Arts for a “We LOVE Locals” themed Art Walk and market. Support local artists, enjoy some live music, and …
With heavy hearts we share the news that our dear sister, Patricia Ann Cylenica, passed away peacefully on July 22nd, 2025, in Bradenton FL. Patricia was born December 20, 1944, daughter of the late …
Joseph "Joe" Fraser Garrott, a Manatee County (FL) native, born October 14th 1929, passed away at his home in the mountains of Georgia July …
Gladys Irene Rowell Albritton (88) passed away peacefully after a short stay at Tidewell Hospice House, on July 17, 2025, in the presence of family. Gladys, a proud Manatee County native, was …
Norman D. Smith, known affectionately as Norm to his friends and family, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2025, at the age of 76. Norm was a beacon of joy and kindness in the lives of those around …
Ernest J. Broadhead passed away peacefully in his home from natural causes, with his wife by his side, on July 22, 2025, in Parrish, FL. Born on June 20, 1939, in Crandall, MS, Ernest's journey …
Kathy was born February 17, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Clinton Jr. and Frances (Vernia) Stoneburner and passed away July 20, 2025, in Sarasota, FL, after suffering from a stroke at her home in …
Donald Allen Ellis, 82, of Sarasota, FL, died on July 23, 2025. Survivors include his wife Margaret Ann (Peggy) Dickenson of Sarasota, FL, his sister Judy Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, his niece Karen Ann …
William C. Pennington (Billy) 65 passed away on July 18, 2025, peacefully at his home in Palmetto. Billy was born February 13, 1960, in Germany. He is survived by his father William Pennington, …
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Austin David Roper, who was born on July 25, 2005, and left this world far too soon on July 5, 2025, at the …