The mayoral race for the City of Bradenton features incumbent Gene Brown and former City Councilman Bill Sanders. Brown was elected mayor in 2020 after being elected to the Bradenton City Council in …
American Stage recently kicked off its mainstage season with Ring of Fire, a musical based on the life and songs of American icon Johnny Cash. Ring of Fire was part of the …
A few weeks ago, I was asked if I would like to sample and review some offerings from VOGA Italia ’s Prosecco DOC wine lineup, an occasional perk of my wine/food/travel writing. The timing was …
Bob McCann is certainly a better alternative than Mr. Turner, but what sane person would. accept and post an endorsement by General Flynn on their website. I wonder about the judgment of anyone …
BRADENTON — Libbie Bowers sat near the wreckage of her storage shed, deciding which of her belongings were salvageable. Some of Bowers’ possessions floated in the lake behind her house, …
Help is on the way for Manatee County residents seeking assistance in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Understanding that many residents are in need due to Hurricane …
The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest seasons start Oct. 15 and will remain open through May 1, closing May 2. The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches. As …
Perhaps you’re wondering what’s been going on at New College of Florida. The venal idiots Ron DeSantis put in charge of that once-renowned institution have: Run off nearly 40% …
Heading into the start of Pirates spring training in February, Tsung-Che Cheng should be among the abundance of prospects getting a serious look at earning an opening day roster. The field is …
After his birth in Chicago, Illinois on March 22, 1932, Ray's family moved to Los Angeles, where he spent his childhood. He attended El Camino Community college where he played football and caught …
Jennifer Lynn Fulford passed away on March 19th, 2024. She is survived by her two sons, Carter and Colt, the boys' father, Michael Fulford, and her father, Jesse Logue. She was preceded in death by …
Willard Boyd Evans, Jr. was born on February 13, 1953, in Bradenton, Florida to the late Margaret Thomas Dunbar and the late Willard Boyd Evans, Sr. He transitioned this life on Thursday, …
Nancy Sue Lemasters of Parrish, Florida, passed away suddenly to be with our Lord October 5, 2024, but not before giving others the gift of life at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. …
On Wednesday night, the winds howled, and in a matter of hours, much of our community was altered forever. We've just witnessed a historic event, one that hasn't touched this area in over a century. As we come to terms with our losses, this week we'll also reflect on the stories of those who faced a similar trial long ago, connecting the past and present through shared experience.
The Manatee County Commission District 5 race will feature Republican Robert McCann and NPA candidate Joseph Di Bartolomeo. Dr. McCann won an impressive grassroots victory over …
The Manatee County School Board D3 race will feature former school board member Charlie Kennedy and political newcomer Jonathan Lynch in a non-partisan runoff. Kennedy nearly won an outright …
The Manatee County Commission D7 race features incumbent Republican George Kruse against Democratic challenger Sari Lindroos-Valimaki. D7 is an “at-large” seat, meaning it is contested …
There are only two meetings of note on local government calendars this week as Manatee County and its cities focus on continuing recovery following Hurricane Milton. …
The League of Women Voters Manatee County will present "Florida Constitutional Amendments and County Referenda on the 2024 Ballot" on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the South …