Suncoast Waterkeeper has been closely monitoring the rulemaking process that would allow Floridians to consume treated wastewater directly or indirectly. Due to its inherent risks, we strongly oppose …
According to graduation data released Thursday by the Florida Department of Education, Manatee County School District's graduation rate increased 3.4 percentage points during the 2023-2024 school …
In last week’s column , I suggested that the Manatee County Commission reevaluate its posture toward our state delegation. This week, Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Will Robinson took a …
On Friday, Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota presented the regional debut of Leegrid Stevens' sci-fi drama Spaceman. Spaceman picks up seven months into groundbreaking …
On Saturday, January 25, four collaborative wine seminars will offer wine enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to learn about world-renowned wines from across the globe from those …
When it comes to musical iconoclasts, the late Frank Zappa left behind quite the creative legacy despite only living to the age of 52 before succumbing to prostate cancer in 1993.
A top Florida Republican running for Congress asserted this week that the GOP has been drawing congressional districts to benefit Republicans, a move that brought criticism from one of his primary …
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 …
Andrew was called home to heaven on December 27, 2024, at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by Arlene, his loving wife of 52 …
Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Jannie (Hunter) Bellamy and his beloved brother, Walton Bellamy. Survived by his loving sister, Samella Hughes of Rochester, NY, three sons: Kerry …
Catherine Dwyer was born in Barre, Vermont on August 30, 1932, to Libera (Fracassi) and Thomas Dwyer. She was the fourth of eight children and one of only two girls. She maintained close …
Elder Ivory Lee Fair, Sr., son of the late Theodore and Jennie Myers Fair was born June 28, 1934 in Osceola, Arkansas. He met the love of his life, Ms. Rosie Mae Savage at an early age and …
Ilene June Miller (93) of Sarasota, Florida passed away on January 7th, 2025, in the hospital while surrounded by family. Ilene was born in Detroit on February 5th, 1931, to Arthur August Kossel and …
Linda May Morand, age 82, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 4th, 2025, in Sarasota, …
Lawrence Vermette, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born June 5, 1942, in Berlin, New Hampshire.
Lois Jane Weichel, 91 of Bradenton Fl passed away peacefully om December 26th 2024. She was dearly loved by her family. Lois retired from the state of Michigan sand moved from Clarkston, Michigan to …
Joseph Certo was born on March 24, 1944, to the late Mauro and Angeline Panucci Certo in Pittsburgh, PA and passed peacefully on December 27, 2024. He graduated from Montour High School (1962) and …
Mary Anne Grunwald of Bradenton, FL was born April 15, 1937, in Malta, Europe. She passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025. Mary Anne immigrated to the Bronx, New York as a …
Lynn Horne, Sr, 94, of Anna Maria Island passed away Sunday January 5th, 2025, at home surrounded by his family, friends, love and laughter. Born in Canal Point, Florida on October 24th, 1930, to …
Dawn E. Olson, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. She was born on May 19, 1928, in Belvidere, Illinois, and lived a …