John LeRoy Ward was born on February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to the late William Eugene and Violet Ward. John returned home to our Heavenly Father on June 11, 2024, at 8:12 pm while in the …
Richard Joseph Bonneau, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and esteemed mathematician and software engineer passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2024 in Sarasota, FL. Richard (Rich) was …
Barbara Diane Brigode, 75, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. Barbara was born October 18, 1948 in Oneonta, New York to Dr. Harry and Anita Kurtz and was the …
Santa Linda Flores was born to Santos Trevino Conteres and Alice Conteres in Bradenton, Florida on October 11, 1961. Her dad was from Corpus Christi, Texas and her mom was from Premont, Texas. She …
Ever wonder how folks around here beat the summer heat before air-conditioning? They got creative! One exhilarating solution was hitting the open road, letting the breeze cool them down. This led to the thrilling idea of the Great Race between Tampa and Braidentown in 1911. The race was a no-holds-barred competition, open to all cars regardless of class or size. Here's the story.
Pens can be tricky. Once, I was using one to write notes as fast as possible, trying to keep up with a former Monroe County judge telling me tales of Key West corruption, such as the one about a …
On Thursday, James Satcher and Scott Farrington participated in a debate organized by the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club. The difference between the Republican candidates for Supervisor of Elections …
The City of Bradenton is partnering with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders for what we hope will become an Independence Day staple: the Bradenton Baseball Mayor’s …
Samples collected statewide over the past week did not show a red tide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. Additional details …
The race for Manatee County Commission District 3 is heating up. With the primary election in less than 60 days, voters continue to learn about the candidates…
Customers of Manatee County Utilities may notice a temporary and non-harmful change in their water taste or odor. Algae blooms are regular seasonal occurrences in Lake Manatee …
A brush fire broke out Thursday at Lake Manatee Park. Over 100 acres burned as firefighters fought the fire for several hours. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. and …
People with disabilities are the largest minority in the U.S. and the state of Florida, yet we do not have a voice in policies, access, and inclusion. Policymakers, if you want to know best practices …
On Thursday, the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club hosted a debate between James Satcher and Scott Farrington, the two candidates for the closed primary that will decide the next Manatee County …
The name the Doobie Brothers conjures images of denim, leather, rock and roll, and bikers. It’s an image that’s been attached to the band during a half-century in which they’ve …
The Bradenton Police Department is offering a free basic firearms course to City of Bradenton residents on June 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The class, which includes classroom instruction and …
Florida Democrats made a plea for relevance on Tuesday in Tallahassee as they hyped the feat of running a candidate in every congressional and legislative race. The party aims to win enough of those …
A recent bill passed by the House of Representatives claims to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and protect consumers. But the bill is a Trojan horse designed by an industry flush with cash …
On the heels of a remarkably successful tenth season, Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota announced its upcoming season. The black box theater's eleventh season will include its …
You can't say your focus is on infrastructure if you won't ensure we have the funds to actually provide that infrastructure. Otherwise, it's just a sound bite for a campaign mailer with no intention …