The former director of marketing for New College of Florida was arrested in Manatee County this week and charged with a third-degree felony for “exposure of sexual organs after …
At the recent Sea Air Space conference near Washington, D.C., I heard Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson, Commander of the Coast Guard’s Pacific Area, respond to a question about what a truly …
October may be Fire Prevention Month, but it is always the right time to practice fire safety. As April is Autism Awareness Month, it is crucial to consider plans and aids tailored to the needs of …
There used to be a TV game show called “To Tell the Truth.” It ran from 1956 to 1968, then was revived in syndication in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Then, because network TV …
A bill pushed by phosphate giant Mosaic, which would make it harder for citizens to sue the multi-billion-dollar corporation, passed a key committee vote last week with the help of Senator Jim Boyd …
During our recent 2024 Awards ceremony, Chief Melanie Bevan and Mayor Gene Brown recognized four outstanding members of the Bradenton Police Department. Detective Michael Skoumal is the recipient of …
Florida attracts sleazeballs, creeps, and the criminally-inclined the way cookie crumbs attract roaches. It’s always been like this: Al Capone wintered in Miami Beach; Richard Nixon …
Twenty-year-old Pheonix Ikner, a current FSU student and son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy, is the suspect in custody. Ikner was shot by responding officers and is currently hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries …
As someone who pays their bills by watching and then writing about movies, I don’t really get to differentiate between movies that are “for me” or aimed at a completely different …
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 …
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we notify the passing of James, who left us on April 14, 2025, at the age of 98. James was a beloved family member and a friend to many. His departure …
Patricia Ann Haehnel, affectionately known as Pat to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born in 1939 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Pat's life journey took her from her …
Barbara K. Williams, age 87, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 15th, 2025. Barbara was born …
Charlie Mae Owens, 85, of Bradenton, FL, transitioned on April 11, 2025, and completed her mission on earth to obtain eternal rest with the Lord. Visitation services will be held 6-8PM on Friday, …
Lois E. (Wilson) Suhr, 85, of Palmetto formerly of Wellsboro, PA passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Communities of Indian Haven, …
Ann E. Coyer, age 89, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Lowville, NY, passed away on Monday, April14, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born in Lowville, NY, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Hanno) …
Janet Kay Wilson Kolke died April 12, 2025, in Bradenton where she had resided since 1978. She was born September 13, 1937, in Detroit, …
James H. Robison, 79, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Born on August 30, 1945, in Butler, Pennsylvania, Jim was first and foremost a devoted family man. He cherished …
Renel (Ray) Rodriguez, age 84. formerly of Bradenton, Florida, Elgin, IL and born in Puerto Rico. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Black, …
It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …