At Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, the board shot down an effort by Commissioner Tal Siddique (R-Dist. 3) to provide New College of Florida with space at the …
Dawn Kitterman wrote an article informing us of the Manatee County Commissioners' new hires. I object to the commissioners hiring a county employee. If they wish to control the hiring, they should …
Dr. David Grossman, 75, of Bradenton, FL, formerly from Toledo, OH, passed away January 30, 2025, in Lakewood Ranch. He was born May 6, 1949, in Youngstown, OH. David will be remembered for many …
Timothy Matt Burnett passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 51 due to a heart attack. Born on July 10, 1972, in Bradenton, Tim was the youngest child of …
Casper Leon Lehmkuhler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. He was 92 …
Christopher D. Phillips, 36, of Bradenton, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. Family services will be private.
Mary Etta Collins was born on March 21, 1961, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Rose Lee Collins and J.C. Collins (Shine). She was called home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2025, leaving a …
James Curtis Hallman III - Born in California on August 29, 1970 to LtCol Jim and Marilou Hallman, Jim (James, Jamie, Jimmy) settled in Bradenton in 1984 and lived in Sarasota with his wife Julia, …
Slater Mazion, III was born to Julia Carley and Slater Mazion, Jr. on April 17, 1962 in Bradenton, FL. He was the oldest of eight children. He was called to his Heavenly home January 14, 2025. He was …
Leon Range 80, of Bradenton, FL transitioned on January 20, 2025. Visitation will be held 4PM-6PM Friday January 31, 2025 at Westside Funeral Home 2041 7th St W, Palmetto, FL. Services are 11AM …
Jerry D. Turpin, 81, passed away January 23, 2025. He was born August 25, 1943 to the late Ray and Louise (Chastain) Turpin in Indianapolis, IN. He worked for over 30 years for UPS retiring as a …
Charles R. Fox, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, with his family by his side. Born on August 30, 1936, in Penn Yan, NY, Charlie was the son of the late Charles and …
In 1935, the infamous Ma Barker Gang met its violent end in Ocklawaha, Florida. After an intense FBI siege, Kate "Ma" Barker and her son Fred were killed in a hail of bullets. The dramatic shootout cemented their legacy as ruthless criminals and marked the downfall of one of America’s most notorious gangs.
Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters, the Senate sponsor of the illegal immigration bill passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature this week over the objections of Ron DeSantis, said Friday that he feels …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Celine Boutier is an LPGA Tour player who will compete in the 2025 Founders Cup at the Bradenton Country Club on Feb. 6 through Feb. 9. She has fifteen pro tournament wins, and her …
Manatee County Commissioners have hired four new commissioner aides to assist them in their service to the community. It is the first time that the local government will have seven …
There is no question that Manatee County has done a very poor job of managing its growth. Even with a new and much-improved board, implementing sustainable growth strategies will remain a challenge …
Over the past week, the red tide was detected in 75 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 15 samples from Southwest …
I’m just spitballing some suggestions and observations about the upcoming 2025 MLB season. Let’s start off with ticket prices. Could clubs go back to deciding on one ticket price for …