Ronald L. Gainer, 88, passed away July 28, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born November 10, 1934, in Clarksburg, WV, to Robert Scott and Virginia Elenore (Sutton) Gainer. He was an Army Veteran …
William “Bill” J. Scannapieco, also known as Bill Scanny, 86, passed away in Bradenton, FL, on July 26, 2023. He was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. He loved his vegetable …
BRADENTON — Johnette Isham was a tireless champion of the local arts and entertainment scene. Through her position as the Executive Director of Realize Bradenton, Isham was instrumental in much …
Copies of text messages from a recently resigned commissioner’s cell phone are providing a glimpse into the politics that followed the mid-April attempt by some Manatee County …
Public safety officials had a busy weekend on Anna Maria Island that included a rare shark-bite incident and a boat collision that injured nine people.
Paul Reubens, better known to the world as Pee-wee Herman, passed away Saturday after a long and undisclosed battle with cancer. The actor and comedian was 70.
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 …
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday following a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential …
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in one Southwest Florida sample collected offshore. We continue to use satellite imagery to help …
After playing in his final MLB game as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004, Fred McGriff’s wait is over to be a Hall of Famer. Last December, McGriff was a unanimous selection by …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
BRADENTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan recently announced the winners of his Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards. Buchanan established the awards thirteen years ago to give special …
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is "climate migration" and is it already happening?–B.T., via email As discussions of the climate crisis begin to shift from future tense to present, 'climate …
Candy Luther is a local political activist concerned with animal rights and water quality issues. In 2018, she ran for Manatee County Commission. In this week's episode, she joins TBT Editor Mitch …
BRADENTON — It will be another busy week for local governments. The Palmetto City Commission and the Manatee County Commission will convene for board meetings and work sessions this week. …
Aside from her renowned novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe also wrote about her visits to Florida. Her captivating accounts included depictions of leisurely picnics, exhilarating …
John Albert Blair, known to his friends as Jack, aged 90, passed away on July 24, 2023. Jack was born at home on April 2, 1933, in Camden, NJ. He lived in Woodbury, NJ, before moving to Bradenton, …
Merrily K. Ebel, passed peacefully in the care of Tidewell Hospice on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born July 19, 1960 to Marjorie and Robert Ebel in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is survived by her …
Wanda Lavonia Fulford, 90, of Cortez, FL, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1933, to James K. and Elizabeth Jones. She was a proud native of the Cortez community and of her …