A University of Florida international student from Colombia who was renewing his student visa was arrested in a traffic stop and is being held by immigration agents in South …
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling vital public services in the name of combating “inefficiency.” That’s meant abruptly—and often illegally—firing tens of …
Michael Mmoh is an ATP ranked no. 362 pro tennis player. His career-best ranking was 81 in 2024. A resident of Bradenton, Mmoh is competing at the 2025 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ATP Challenger …
If you enjoy visiting your local public library, you need to be aware of the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to defund the monies received by our libraries through the Federal Agency …
Manatee County Utilities is launching the WaterWise Manatee program, a major infrastructure upgrade that will provide 150,000 customers with new high-tech water meters. The transition to this …
One of the great mysteries of the property tax credit versus lower sales tax debate is how Florida will pay for either or both of them. For starters, there is approximately $12.3 billion of …
Charles R Gaddy, a US Navy veteran and a volunteer of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, passed away on March 19, 2025. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 yrs, Sara P (Sally) Gaddy, parents, Herman M and …
William Emple, aged 64, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in the serene surroundings of Bradenton. Born on February 12, 1960, …
Carol Francis Fix (née Schwartzott) passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. She was 87. Born on May 31, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, Carol …
Frank Jandik Jr, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and decorated United States Marine Sergeant passed away at home on March 29, 2025. Born in Czechoslovakia on October 20, 1946, he is …
Shirlene Ann Lamb, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Largo. Born on March 9, 1955, in the Allentown Hospital, North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, Shirlene's …
John Miller, born on April 29, 1967, transitioned from this world on March 1, 2025, in Bradenton. He is remembered as a beloved individual whose …
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce Susan Sereno, 78, of Bradenton, FL and Waukesha, WI entered heaven on March 28, 2025. True …
Joseph E. Adamo (Joe) passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle whose presence, wisdom, …
Samuel A. Tisone of Bradenton, Florida born April 11, 1967, in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away suddenly at the end of March, 2025. A proud graduate of Boardman High School, Sam furthered his education …
Carol Rose Williams, 88 passed away at her home in Bradenton FL on March 31, 2025. She was born November 8, 1936, in Bloomington, IL. She …
Rosalyn Celentano, 95, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 37 years, Joseph, who left her side 29 years ago. Rosalyn is survived by her only …
Morgan Johnson Road isn’t just a name on a map—it’s a tribute to one of Manatee County’s early cattlemen, Morgan Jackson Johnson. Stretching along the Braden River, the road marks the area where Johnson lived and ran cattle across the open Florida range in the late 1800s. Discover the rich history behind the name and how this quiet road reflects a rugged era of cow camps, cattle drives, and a pioneering Florida spirit.
In this week's podcast , my colleague Dawn Kitterman and I discussed the ongoing reversal of the previous Manatee County Commission's effort to gut wetland protections. While we were grateful that …
The Palmetto City Commission is moving forward with holding workshop discussions for the consideration of a comprehensive plan text amendment that would amend city code to allow for …