Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two openings on its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …
Warren Allen,82, passed away on May 20, 2024. He was a US Navy Veteran. Warren is survived by Wife, Mary Allen; Sons: Todd (Kim) and Scott …
James Gary Flinn, affectionately known as "Coach Gary" to many, passed away on May 10, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born to John …
Nicholas J. Kosco, 80, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was a graduate of Manatee High School and Manatee Jr. College. Nicholas earned a Bachelor …
William "Bill" Alfred Pierce, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton on April 22, 2024. He was born to …
Ellen Young Morrison (80), of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully with her sons at her bedside on Wednesday, May 15th 2024 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center from complications of lymphoma.
Roger W. Simonis, 77, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully on 23 May 2024, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Tiffin, OH, the son of William F. and …
Steve Peterson, 60, was born September 7, 1963, to the late Eddie Peterson and Addie Mae Fort Peterson in Bradenton, Florida. He passed away peacefully at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, with …
Anne M. Polito, age 88, passed away on May 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of MaryAnne Ellsworth (Steve) and the late Michele Napolitano. Grandmother to Stephen Anthony …
In an era of climate disasters, Americans in vulnerable regions will need to rely more than ever on their home insurance. But as floods, wildfires, and severe storms become more common, a troubling …
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy …
Red Tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Manatee County’s new Supervisor of Elections James Satcher is requesting a budget amendment that would increase the Supervisor of Elections approved FY24 budget by $841,340. …
According to Florida Department of Education data, the average teaching salary in our state is $51,166.57 annually. That ranks a lowly 48th in the United States. Despite poor pay and a highly …
The Manatee County Public Library System (MCPLS) is launching the 2024 Summer Learning Program, which will focus on children and teens through age 17. Beginning June 1, 2024, …
With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 …
We don't normally endorse candidates, but the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections race is very important and warrants citizens' taking a stand against corruption.
The Bradenton City Council voted 5-0 this week to acquire 30-plus acres of property from Tropicana for $5.25 million. The property will be used as the site of the city's new …
Local brewers/distillers Good Liquid moved one step closer to opening their new tasting room in downtown Bradenton on Wednesday when the Bradenton City Council unanimously approved …