March 28, 1969 - August 17, 2023 Eric Smith of Bradenton passed away on August 17th, 2023. He is survived by loving family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time. Services …
June 11, 1961 - August 12, 2023 Irma Malpica passed away on August 12, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, family and friends. To send flowers to the family in memory of Irma, please visit our floral store .
Jeff W. George, 58 of Anna Maria died August 8. Jeff was born November 10, 1964, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to William and Marilyn (Richard) George. His family moved several times ending up in …
Dale Edwin “Chip” Dreger, 56, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, FL, passed away August 17, 2023. For 40 years Chip and his Dad owned and operated Key Plumbing. He most recently worked …
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tiffany Saylor, on August 16, 2023, a radiant soul who brought boundless joy and warmth to the lives of those around her. Tiffany left us too soon …
Minnie Edith Stanley, age 98, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, FL. Minnie was born on April 5th, 1925, in Kissimmee, FL and was the …
The cattle at Urfer Family Park in Sarasota could hold the area's oldest ancestral link to the past. The grazing bovines on the park property were purchased by Sarasota County in 2002. Originally part of the Wilson Family Ranch, they were initially an ornamental nod to the park's ranching history. However, it was later discovered that their roots go back a lot further than that.
The Manatee County Clerk of Court’s Division of the Inspector General published a final report this week on an investigation undertaken into Manatee County’s Department …
Ooooooo-wee, have you noticed how hot it’s been this summer? Feels-like temperatures are up around 115 degrees, even a heat index of 120 in Pensacola in June. Repeated “excessive heat …
During a special session Friday, Manatee County Commissioners interviewed four finalists for the vacant position of county administrator. While no action was taken, commissioners …
Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to stem the tide of fiberglass pollution from aging and discarded boats fouling marine ecosystems?—Jared Grissom, Summit, NJ It’s summer vacation and …
BRADENTON — It will be another busy week in local government. The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee County Port Authority, the Bradenton City Council, …
BRADENTON — A deal has been struck for supermarket chain Aldi to purchase the parent company of Florida-based grocery store Winn-Dixie. The purchase includes over 400 Winn-Dixie locations in …
Thursday was a very sad day in Manatee County. For weeks, Citizens of Manatee County urged their County Commissioners to do the right thing and reject the Comprehensive Plan changes ...
Over the past week, red tide organism was not observed in samples collected statewide, no reports of fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were received, and respiratory irritation suspected …
Do you have a dog or cat as a companion? They can add so much joy to our lives. Growing up I was surrounded by dogs. As newlyweds, my husband and I got a kitten several years before we had children …
TBT Editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the county's shady handling of proposed changes to wetland policies, the proposed island parking garage, and a charter …
This past Tuesday’s Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park with the Lakeland Flying Tigers was anything but ordinary.
Manatee County residents need to prepare for less protection from storm surges, increased insurance rates, insurance companies canceling additional homeowner policies, and more water pollution. …