Dona Marie Beard went home to be with the Lord, her husband, “Butch” (deceased), her mother, Martha (deceased), father, Glen (deceased) and brother, Claude (deceased) on July 19, 2023, at …
Nora D. Zec, 88, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. She was born on August 7, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to Carmelo and Francesca (Farruggia) Zambuto. Nora lived in Chicago, Arlington …
Rodger Lee “Rocky” Johnson, 78 of Georgetown, FL, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Rocky will be lovingly remembered by his wife, …
Helen M. Winkler, 85, passed peacefully in the care of Tidewell Hospice on Monday, July 17, 2023. A longtime resident of Bradenton and Palmetto, Helen Winkler was born in McKeesport, PA and relocated …
John J. Wasinda, born April 25, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on July 17, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida. John attended Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, attended Stonehill …
BRADENTON — During a Tuesday board meeting, Manatee County Commissioners approved roughly $15 million in public funding to local organizations that provide services to vulnerable children and …
Peggy Jane Bond Thompson, 71, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, with family by her side, from liver failure and had been in ill health the last 4 years. She was born on November 1, 1951, to …
This has not been a good year for water quality in the sunshine state. Developers were the big winners in this year's legislative session and, if you live in Manatee County, you know that your …
BRADENTON Public records are providing additional insights into a purchasing card transaction made by Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge. Although the commissioner maintained …
BRADENTON In a recently published audit report, the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Division of Inspector General identified several county Purchasing Card transactions …
At Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 to approve a policy to allow county staff to carry concealed firearms, consistent with state laws, while on duty.
BRADENTON – The De Soto Grand Parade returns this Saturday at 7 p.m. For the first time ever, the event, which is one of the largest and oldest parades in the southeastern United States, will …
BRADENTON – The county's trash hauler of 16 years, Waste Pro, has responded to comments made by Manatee Commission Chair Kevin VanOstenbridge while speaking to some members of the public early …
Public record emails are providing insight into a white paper document provided by the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (BIA) to Manatee County’s Department of …
BRADENTON – A west Bradenton resident and victim of petty theft committed by his district county commissioner has received a letter from Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge. The letter was a …
Do you support House Bill 947 introduced by State Rep. Will Robinson which would authorize the county government to override an island city’s self-governing authority in order for the county to …
Do you support House Bill 947 introduced by State Rep. Will Robinson which would authorize the county government to override an island city’s self-governing authority in order for the county to construct a parking garage within the City of Holmes Beach?
The newly seated Manatee County Commission has been vocal about its intent to overhaul and "completely rewrite" the county’s comprehensive plan and land development code. …
Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, …
In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, …