Carolene was a caring wife to her much loved husband, Arnold Elliot Johnson, who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her children Kimberly (Rich) Lincicome …
George C. Brinckerhoff, Jr., 89, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Jean for more than 68 years, the adored father of Beau and Tracy and loving …
Virginia Leslie Jordan "Ginny Grubbs" 58, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at her cabin in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. Born on May 7, 1966, to Ronnie and Dixie Grubbs. …
Eugene S. Cosklo, 77, of Fell Twp., died Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at his home in Bradenton, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathryn M. Gilroy Cosklo. They were married on Jan. 9, …
Nancy Lee Sundberg (Kurz), 89, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on the afternoon of September 17, 2024. Born on April 22, 1935, in Middlesex, New Jersey, Nancy was the middle of three sisters. …
Gerald Francis Barnicle, 78, of Bradenton, FL passed away on September 13, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1945, in Worcester, MA. The son of the late John F. and Catherine Mabel …
There will be six potential state constitutional amendments decided on November's ballot. Two were proposed by citizen initiatives, while the state legislature is bringing forward four.
On this unique day where World Rose Day and American Business Women's Day coincide, I’m inspired to explore the legacy of a few remarkable women named Rose. These trailblazers played pivotal roles in shaping the history and success of Manatee and Sarasota counties, leaving a lasting impact on our community.
This November Manatee County voters will decide whether to approve an additional 1% tourist development tax levy on short-term rentals. County officials are concerned …
There’s a tradition among Florida developers of naming their projects after any natural attributes obliterated by the development. That’s why you see subdivisions with such monikers as …
The Sarasota County Commission recently directed county staff to draft an amendment to change Florida Statutes so permits could be pursued to dredge a tidal connection between Little Sarasota Bay and …
Red Tide was detected in 11 samples from Southwest Florida over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. Additional …
I’ve been to Daytona Beach at least half a dozen times over the past 25 years, but I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I never took the time to see any more of Volusia County. However, on …
A federal judge has found HRK Holdings LLC liable for a 2021 pollution event 2021 that led to the deaths of hundreds of tons of marine life in Tampa Bay. …
When I first moved to Sarasota in 2001, it didn't take me long to discover Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse. Sunday editions of the Herald Tribune would regularly feature an ad for the weekly special, which …
Teddy Swims says his goal is to be more open and vulnerable in his music and his life. He certainly was practicing what he was preaching in this phone interview, as he opened up about the emotions …
A five-year plan relying on hundreds of millions in state funding at New College of Florida, which already spends more per student than any other public university in Florida, drew concern from at …
I’m voting Yes on Amendment 4 and want to share why. Floridians deserve to know what’s at stake. Florida’s current abortion law is extreme. It is a six-week abortion ban, which is …
Heroes. We were reminded of their importance last Wednesday (Sept. 11) as we stopped to remember fallen heroes on the 23rd Anniversary of the terror attacks against America on September 11, 2001. It …
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 …