Duane L Sandmeyer, known affectionately to all as Sandy, departed this world on April 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on November 10, 1939, in Ft Wayne, Indiana, to the late Frances Slusher and …

Roger William Allgor, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 13, 2025, at his winter home in Holmes Beach, Florida. Roger …

Geraldine Boyd (née Sbrocco), born on December 28, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in …

EARL “MARVIN” Brethauer, 93, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on March 8th , 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 24, 1932, in Parkersburg, WV to parents …

Our lovely Mother, Sara French, passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 98. Sandy was a caring wife, mother, family matriarch, and …

Joel (Joe) Vernon Henry Sr., of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 17, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on …

Born: July 28, 1938 in Chicago, IL Died: April 7, 2025 in Palmetto, FL. Richard Hoffman, aka Dick, Dickie, Pops & Papa, age 86, passed away at home on April 7, 2025. He was born in Chicago to …

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Meredith, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on February 6, …

Sarah "Birdie" Roberts of Palmetto, FL, Went home to be with JESUS her LORD and Savior 04/18/2025. Birdie worked for Tropicana 27 years as well as Chapter 13 Trustee for 25 years. She enjoyed …

Gladys Salinas, a cherished soul whose warmth and care enveloped all who crossed her path, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellenton, …

David Lynn Hicks, 77, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Parrish, Florida. Born on November 20, 1947, in Hot Springs, Virginia, David lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his …

Brice Claypool is a 17-year-old Manatee County resident, environmental activist, political history buff, and author of the blog The Kid Who Cares. He joins Mitch and Dawn this week to discuss how …

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that pollute oceans, rivers and the air. They’re now being linked to a serious public health threat known as antibiotic resistance. Scientists have …

It will be a fairly quiet week in local government. This week, the Manatee County School Board will be in session for a regular board meeting on Tuesday and a workshop meeting on …

The Florida Studio Theatre recently opened Amanda Wilkin's Shedding a Skin, a one-woman show starring Samaria Nixon-Fleming. The raw, poetic work delves deeply into race, identity …

Local government officials who believe in the power of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) to revitalize blighted areas will be able to continue to create those special districts under an amended …

Growing up as an avid reader, I loved trips with my mom to our local library. It also served as a community space where I attended many birthday parties and baby showers to celebrate our neighbors …

Due to continued hot and dry weather, the Manatee County Commission is imposing a ban on all outdoor burning and the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers in the county, effective immediately …

SB 1080 bill will harm Manatee County's ability to regain impact fees, paid by developers, that are appropriate for the roads, utilities, safety services, etc required for new developments. It makes …

Robert Dean Burnside, a respected elevator engineer, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 92. He was born on July …