The Bradenton Police Department is accepting applications for its 7th Annual Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program. The program provides financial support to neighborhood agencies and …

There are several meetings of note scheduled on local government calendars this week. The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, and the Manatee School Board …

The Manatee County Property Appraiser race will feature incumbent Charlie Hackney and challenger Darin C. George. Both candidates are Republican, but because a write-in candidate withdrew from the …

Banks play a critical role in the global economy. By financing industrial activities and investing in infrastructure projects, banks are at the forefront of driving economic growth. However, through …

BRADENTON — 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 …

Vernon Van Aken of Bradenton passed away on July 8th, 2024. He is survived by his loving family. No services are scheduled.

Kathleen "Kate" Mary Block (née Costello) peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on July 19, 2024, after bravely facing complications from emergency surgery. Kate was born on February …

Barry Curtis of Bradenton passed away on July 18th, 2024. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.

Eva Ionita of Bradenton passed away on July 6th, 2024. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Diane McDaniel of Bradenton passed away on July 4th, 2024. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Kirk Rediker of Bradenton passed away on July 12th, 2024. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Lonnie Richardson of Bradenton passed away on July 10th, 2024. He is survived by his loving family and friends.

Myrna Riggs of Bradenton passed away on June 28th, 2024. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.

Iris Rodriguez of Bradenton passed away on July 16th, 2024. She is survived by loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.

Lois Arlene Vogler, 93, passed away on July 17, 2024. She was originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She was a lifelong Browns fan, an avid reader, enjoyed volunteering and was a great mother and …

Coleen passed away on July 23, 2024 in Ellenton, FL. She is survived by her loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time.

Kristena Gordon of Bradenton passed away on June 30th, 2024. She is survived by loving family and friends. No services are scheduled.

Robert "Bob" Myers Burgess Jr., 63, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on July 20, 2024. Bob was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, and papa who will be dearly missed by all who knew him …

Richard William Newberry, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, passed into eternal life on July 21, 2024, after a long illness. He was at home surrounded by his family. Richard (Rick) was born on January, …

The Head and The Heart’s Jonathan Russell still isn’t always sure how the songs from the band’s latest album, “Every Shade of Blue,” are going over in concert.