Sandra Jean Henson Turner, age 83, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1940 A graveside service for Sandra will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, …
Joseph Faraguna of Lakewood Ranch passed away on December 23, 2023. Joseph was born on November 1, 1934. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are scheduled. Online …
Alfred Koser passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1925, and was a resident of Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton. He is survived by his loving family and friends. No services are …
Joseph Lee Townsley passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born in Alameda, California on September 21, 1944, to Anna Belle (ne Owensby) and Joseph Lee Townsley, Sr. He had 6 …
James “Jim” Patrick Kronus, III, 82, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born May 17, 1941, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to James Patrick Kronus, Jr. and Sophie …
Michael S. “Mike” Donahue,58, of Ellenton, FL, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, after battling a rare autoimmune disease for the past 8 years. Mike was born on July 2, …
James Patrick Bendkowski "Ben or Benny", 82, passed away on November 10, 2023, at home. He was born March 17, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Robert Lewis Bendkowski and Evelyn (Kepp) …
It is with deep affection that we announce the passing of Norma Jane Hochstetler, who left us on December 21, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a pillar of strength and support to her family and …
Roberta Olive Collins, 93, of Bradenton Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. She passed from this earth to her heavenly home after an incredible life. She left a larger-than-life …
Do you enjoy the waterfront amenities that Manatee County has to offer? Did you possibly even move here because of them? Do you enjoy the regatta boat races, festivals, and fishing tournaments hosted …
In the land where sunshine meets eccentricity, Florida has perfected the art of celebrating holidays with a dash of quirkiness that leaves the rest of the world raising an eyebrow. Step into the Sunshine State, where holiday traditions take a delightful detour from the ordinary, proving that in Florida, even festivities come with a side of the unexpected.
There has been a significant decline in fish populations in the Braden River located in Manatee County, Florida. An immediate investigation of the causes of these declines is needed. A …
The final four laws passed by the Florida Legislature in 2023 go into effect on January 1. The statutes deal with state campsite reservations, individuals with special needs, criminal …
We all love the holiday season for its traditions and gift-giving, but environmental advocates worry about the extra waste we generate between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Americans produce 25 …
Karl J. Harring of Parrish, Florida passed away on December 18, 2023. He was 53 years old. Karl grew up in Islip Terrace, Long Island, New York. As a young man, he was played youth soccer and loved …
Well, 2023 is about to be in our rearview window. It's been a turbulent 12 months at every level, from local to state, to national to global; there seems to have been more chaos than should …
’Tis the season for holiday sales. But on the other side of the planet, there’s a high cost for those low prices. This is especially true for “fast fashion,” the clothing …
Let me enlighten you on my experiences with the nicest person I have encountered in professional sports over the past half-century. During the holiday season, in many cases, people reconnect with …
Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizen’s advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County …