Joyce Leeth Willis – 'Mom' to her two sons and 'Gran' to her six grandchildren and five great grandchildren – went home to be with the Lord at 91 years of age on May 13, 2025. Joyce lived …
Mike (Lino) Agius, 90, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 16, 2025. He was born on the island of Malta on May 12, 1935, to Anthony and Violet (Spiteri) Agius. His …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite (Maggie) Wallace Cincotta. Maggie passed peacefully on April 26, …
Bonnie Goodwill Cray, age 84, of Erie, PA, and Bradenton, FL, passed away in Bradenton, FL, on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a brave and prolonged battle with illness. Bonnie is preceded in death …
Joan M. Duffy (Normandin), 80, of Bradenton FL., passed away peacefully, May 14, 2025, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Fitchburg MA. She lived in MA. most of her life, …
Mother Addie Yawn was a loving, compassionate person and a Caregiver. She was born May 22, 1942 to the Late Willie Jackson and Rosa Lee Jackson in Georgia. She attended Lincoln Memorial High …
Clarke, Brenda Jean (nee Imfeld). Beloved daughter of Marilyn Jansen and the late F. Hale Imfeld. Step daughter of Alice Imfeld. Loving mother …
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 …
Our regional restaurant week(s), Savor Sarasota, returns for its 20th season June 1 through June 20, giving foodies 20 full days to explore the area's stellar fine dining scene. …
Rumors were abuzz this weekend after the Manatee County School Board announced a special meeting would be held on Tuesday for a “general discussion” on the superintendent’s …
The United Nations has declared 2025 the “International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation,” a significant step towards preserving glaciers as vital resources. Sulagna Mishra from the …
Please take action. Click on the link below to contact your state legislators and ask them to strip harmful sections from SB 180 before it's too late ...
As summer approaches, Airbnb is rolling out anti-party technology across the US and Puerto Rico to help reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive parties over the Memorial Day …
As National Hurricane Preparedness Week ends and our community and surrounding counties continue to recover and rebound from three major hurricanes in 2024, the BFD wants to encourage you to be …
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in three samples. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA …
The month of May brings many reasons to celebrate—especially the people who serve, teach, and inspire our community. Recognizing Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, we take this time …
Renowned psychotherapist Virginia Satir once said individuals should not allow other peoples’ limited perceptions define them. Rick Springfield has definitely embraced that mantra throughout a …
A footnote in a budget bill U.S. House Republicans are trying to pass before Memorial Day is the first major signal for how Congress may address artificial intelligence legislation, as they seek to …
Sharon Sue Rickerd, 82, of Bradenton, FL, died in her home of natural causes on May 11, 2025. She was born in Moline, IL in 1942 to Alma and Clarence Rogers. …
The latest evidence of the Republican Party’s growth in Florida is news announced on Monday that registered Republicans now outrank Democrats in Miami-Dade County, the most populous in Florida.