Southington, CT / Bradenton, FL – Pasquale Ralph Cassella, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. Born in Southington, Connecticut, on September 24, 1936, he was the son of the late …
Christopher (Chris) Gallagher of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2025. Chris, a Bradenton native, was born October 3, 1961, to Charles and Joan (Snyder) Gallagher. Chris …
Tarry Allen McKee, 76, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton Florida. Born on September 30, 1948. Tarry lived a life full of hard work, family devotion, and island joy. In …
Members of Congress from both political parties are calling on the Trump administration to unfreeze funding for a grant program that helps local communities better prepare for …
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Manatee County's struggles to enact sustainable growth policies in light of the state's increasing array of efforts to supersede home rule.
The month of May brings many important moments of recognition, from National Police Week (May 11-17), National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), and National Public Works Week (May 18-24) to …
Air quality is defined as the degree to which the air of a set place is pollutant-free. In the United States, air quality is measured through the Air Quality Index (AQI) created by the U.S. …
Local governments will be very busy this week. The Sarasota/Manatee MPO, the Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee County School Board, and the …
NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) confirmed this week that it will be retiring a decades-long maintained and updated database that tracks natural …
The odd couple comedy, Grace and Glorie , is currently running at the Island Players Theater on Anna Maria Island. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, it tells the story of two very different women who build an unlikely friendship.
A lawsuit alleging violations of Florida’s Public Records Act by New College of Florida has been resolved through a mediated settlement that institutes sweeping reforms aimed …
For most of the 2025 Florida legislative session, it seemed as if this year would not be as bad as previous sessions regarding attacks on home rule and the ability of communities to enact rules to …
Martina Navratilova did not lose a match all year in 1983, going into the first Grand Slam event of the year, the French Open. But she was in for a big surprise from current Bradenton resident Kathy …
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other government officials held a news conference in Tampa on Monday to discuss immigration arrests made last week by the Florida Highway Patrol, which for the first time has …
The Bradenton City Council and the Manatee County Planning Commission will be in session this week. The Bradenton City Council will meet on Wednesday, while the Manatee County …
Patricia Bohnet, a beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of …
Jason Rogers, a devoted Christian missionary, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, where he was born on August 1, 1966. Throughout his life, Jason exemplified the true spirit of …
Craig Royden Nelson, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Bradenton, FL, on April 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elizabeth …
Alice “Storma” Davison, an adventurous and creative spirit known for her artistry and independent soul, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. She was 84 years old. Born …
Faye Blackstone wasn't just a rodeo queen—she was a trailblazing trick rider who redefined cowgirl culture in America. Born in 1915, she taught herself daring stunts like the reverse fender …