On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis again showed his true colors, appointing unqualified political hack James Satcher as our Supervisor of Elections instead of the infinitely more qualified alternative, …
The Federal Aviation Administration has rejected the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's controversial plan to sell a portion of its land to New College of Florida. "The …
It was a picturesque Sunday afternoon in paradise, and while I prefer to observe the whole day of rest aspect of the Sabbath, I was happy to be on the job covering Sarasota-Manatee …
WFLA News Channel 8 reported this weekend that dust storms from the construction of a housing development are blanketing a Parrish neighborhood, damaging property and decreasing …
Officials are investigating a deadly boat crash in Manatee County after two bodies were found near the City of Bradenton's water treatment plant on Ward Lake. The Florida Fish …
A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state's long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the …
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he will sign legislation restricting challenges to books in public schools, blaming “activist” teachers and others of making a “mockery” of …
PAUL R. ATHERTON (Ret. U.S. ARMY COL.) Born: 15 Jul 1921, Hanover, New Hampshire Death: 29 March …
Annie Ruth Cline ("Nan" to her grandchildren), 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with …
Ellen Cantrell Cogley passed away on April 4th 2024. She was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late John Horry Cantrell and Martha …
Norman Joy Greene, Jr., of Bryn Mawr, PA, formerly of Bradenton, FL, on April 5, 2024. Devoted husband of Joan (nee Knipe); …
James La Greca, formerly of Garfield and Ringwood, NJ, 88, died peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024, at his home in Bradenton, FL. Born in Garfield on August 31, 1935, Jim was a devoted …
Ruth Leirer, of Bradenton, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born in Illinois to Flossie and John Haege. Ruth had the most important job in the world, being a wife and mother. She always had …
Thomas J Schneberger Sr., (76), passed away on April 4th, 2024 and was preceded in death, on March 1st, by his loving wife of 22 years, …
George Stanley Kneeshaw, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2024. He was born on …
Vincent (Vince) Konopka, age 58, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is predeceased by both of his parents and his brother Michael. …
On April 6, 2024, Larry Gates Parks, a resident of Parrish, Florida, passed away at the age of 77 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Florida. He was born in Greene, New York on October 8, …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …
Back when Manatee County was first formed, it was much larger than it is today. Early settlers in eastern Manatee, many living in the Peace River region were not happy that Manatee Village was identified as the county seat. They wanted a more centralized location, but where could it be?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 184 and HB 601 into law on Friday. The latter prohibits civilian oversight boards (like the one established by the City of Bradenton) from investigating …