With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Todd Anthony, 62, of Bradenton, FL, on October 5, 2024. Born to Thelma and …
Patricia Saunders Arnold passed away peacefully at Hospice on September 28, 2024, at the beautiful age of ninety-four just days after a family celebration of her birthday. Pat grew up in Lakeland …
Belinda Jane Foy Ferguson was born February 13, 1939, in Portland, Maine. She moved to Bradenton from Hickam Field, Oahu, Hawaii in 1947. …
Vonna Lou Fulks, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Born on February 5, 1940, in Cabell County, West …
Margaret Ann Guild passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the age of 87 in Parrish, Florida. Of deep faith, she was a …
Lewis Dale Hampton Jr passed away Monday October 14, 2024, while under the care of Hospice. Lewis "Dale" was born in Michigan City Indiana, …
Rosaline Muriel Holland (Joyce) was born on March 2, 1926, in Islington, Ontario, Canada. She passed away on August 23, 2024, in Palmetto, …
Stuart Robert Pilsbury, born November 13, 1973 in Lakeland Florida, passed away at the age of 50 on August 19, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. …
Frank Steve Sagliano, 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away September 5th, 2024. Frank was born to Frank J. & Anna Sagliano in …
Alvis Anthony Jr., "Allie" age 91, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on July 15, 1933, in Baton Rouge, …
Born Leroy Alphonso Forrest December 14, 1939 in St. Catherine Jamaica, W.I. He was born to mother Cynthia Betty and father Cleveland Forrest who has already preceded him home. Leroy went to …
The iconic Rod and Reel Pier, a cherished spot on Anna Maria Island, was recently destroyed by the hurricanes that swept through our area. As the community comes together to share fond memories of this historic locale, let’s take a look back at its rich history and significance to our island.
After Hurricane Milton, Floridians across the state are only starting to pick up the pieces and take the first steps on what is sure to be a long road to recovery. In the wake of devastating …
At Thursday's Manatee County Commission land use meeting, commissioners approved a small-scale comprehensive plan map, text amendment, and rezone for a controversial south county …
On Thursday, the Washington Post ran a feature story on Rubonia, one of the oldest communities in Manatee County. Journalists Annie Gowen and Emmanuel Felton interviewed …
This October and November are our best chances to exercise our rights to self-governance and create the highest level of water and wetlands protection in Western law for future generations of …
The avalanche of "storms of the century" should give us, the residents, some vital pause. It is clear that global warming is hastening hurricane development and strength, yet the pols we have in …
My husband, Fred Teeter, and I voted by mail. I received an email confirmation, and he didn’t. He checked the status of his ballot on the Elections website and found that it was rejected …
Like most journalists, I keep in my head a list of the best journalism movies — “Spotlight,” for instance, and “His Girl Friday.” The one I like the most is …
Joe Di Bartolomeo is the best candidate for District 5! Joe will represent ALL the people in the district, regardless of party affiliation. I have known him through his service as Chairman of our …