This week, Manatee County Commissioners continued the FY25 budget process with two sessions. A Utilities/Fund Summary Review scheduled for Wednesday was canceled. The budget …
The federal government has sought to bolster election security for years through a popular grant program, but the wildly fluctuating funding levels have made it difficult for state …
With the passing of the qualification deadline, voters can now see who will and will not be on their ballots in the upcoming election. The League of Women Voters Manatee County has …
Scott Farrington, who is running to be Manatee County’s next Supervisor of Elections, has officially qualified for the August 20 Republican primary ballot. The former …
Wherever his name appears in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup, Jared Triolo is fine with his manager’s decision. With the Pirates just finishing up a three-game road trip in Denver with the …
Manatee County Public Safety has joined forces with public safety telehealth provider MD Ally to improve healthcare for residents and create a stronger and more resilient …
Vera M. Zabecki, 90, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Vera was born January 1, 1934, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Vera and John Mele. She was the third to a family …
Alice A Brenneman, 82, of Bradenton, FL died on June 7, 2024. Survivors include a daughter, Shevhan Lusteck of Bradenton, FL; a son, Brian …
John Mueller Davidson left this world on June 12, 2024 at the age of 67 after an active and full life. John was born on December 4, 1956 in Richmond, IN as the youngest of 3 children to his …
Nancy J. Lifsey, 85, of Bradenton, passed away on June 9, 2024. She was born in Lombard, Illinois, to Eva and Charles Williams. Nancy was a kind hearted person who you could strike up a …
Florence Irene VanDyken, born April 5, 1932, was called to her heavenly home on June 15, 2024. Florence was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry, and two children, Donald VanDyken and …
Catherine "Katie" Olive Schall, age of 86, passed away June 14, 2024, at Heritage Care and Rehab. She was born on June 19, 1937, in Florence, Alabama. She was the daughter of Severain and Sarah …
Shirley Irene Chestnut was born on March 1, 1948, to the late Washe and Annibelle Chestnut. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Thomas "TJ" Larry, Charles Jerome Chestnut, Sr., Willie Frank …
On June 8, 2024, surrounded by her family, this loving wife, mother and grandparent went home to be with the Lord. Her battle with cancer this past year showed her courage when facing life's …
James Daniel Gregg (77) entered through the gates of heaven and into the arms of our Lord on June 10, 2024. He was an only child born to the late George L. and M. Eloise Gregg on August 25, 1946, in …
Fun-loving Robert Lee Hudson "Bobby" born July 20, 1942, journeyed home on May 27, 2024, just missing his 82nd birthday. He was a middle child of three, born in Findlay, Ohio, and raised in the …
Lonnie Winston Johnson, was born on November 28, 1958, in Palmetto, Florida to the late Clifford and Doris (Presha) Johnson. Lonnie passed on June 1, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 65. Lonnie …
John Clarence Manson (Jack), born March 20, 1927, in Evanston, Illinois to parents, George and Bernadine Manson and sister, Patricia. His …
Michael McDonald, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 30th, 2024, at the age of 61. He …
Sandra Wilbanks Stamey, 83, passed away on May 25, 2024, on the date of her birth 1941 in Bradenton, Florida to the late John Van Wilbanks and Gloria Jane (Sanders) Wilbanks. Upon graduation …