AUGUST 11, 2023
The Weekender

Planning Commissioners Rebuke Wetland Proposal

BRADENTON — Manatee County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a controversial reduction of the county's wetland protection policies at next Thursday's land use meeting. They will do so … MORE



DeSantis Suspends Second Democrat State Attorney

TALLAHASSEE — On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the immediate suspension of Monique Worrell, the state attorney for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola counties). … MORE



Weekend Sounds: August 11-13

BRADENTON – It's the weekend and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee and Sarasota counties--you would be correct. Check out the … MORE



Big Hits and Deep Cuts on Loggins' Final Tour

If, at age 75, Kenny Loggins decided that touring would no longer be a part of his regular life, who could blame the man? He’s been at this music career for half a century, after all, writing … MORE



Letter: A Critique of Manatee County's Finances

Since 2017, the pile of cash on Manatee County’s balance sheet has increased from $782.1 million to $1.527 billion at the end of fiscal ’22.

The primary reason for this rapidly … MORE

Michael E. Rockwell

Michael E. Rockwell, 31, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born January 30, 1992, in Bradenton, FL, to Thomas and Sherri (Parady) Rockwell and was the youngest of … MORE



Thomasina Moir Edwards

Thomasina Moir Edwards, of Bradenton, passed away at Blake Hospital on July 23rd, 2023.

She was born in Glasgow Scotland.

Thomasina enjoyed spending quality time with family. She also, … MORE



Charles F. Harteg

Charles F. Harteg, of Bradenton, FL, entered into God’s Heavenly Kingdom on August 9, 2023, at the age of 96. Charles was born in Conshohocken, PA, the son of Charles A. and Eva (Dashnaw) … MORE



Kathleen M. Reilly

Kathleen M. Reilly, 79, passed away August 5, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. She was born on March 2, 1944, in Levitton, NY. Kathleen moved to Bradenton in 1987.

She was the manager of a grocery store. … MORE



James F. Hamilton

James F. Hamilton, 92, passed away July 31, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. Jim was born on March 8, 1931, in Elwood, IN, to James C. Hamilton and Mary E. (Brown) Hamilton. He was a fourth generation native … MORE

Jeanne Davidson

Jeanne Davidson of Bradenton passed away on August 8th, 2023. She is survived by her loving family. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Services There are no events scheduled at this … MORE



Robert F. West III

Robert F. West III passed away on July 28, 2023.

He is survived by his loving family and friends.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert, please visit our Tree Store. … MORE



Donna J. Gardner

Donna J. Gardner, age 66, passed away on August 6, 2023. Donna was born on December 18, 1956, to Kenneth E. and Maragret “Peg” Teaman, in Bellefonte, PA. Donna was born and raised in … MORE



Jackson J. Mulholland

Jackson J. Mulholland, 60, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born September 25, 1962, in Summit, NJ, to Robert J. and Jacqueline Helen (Tressider) Mullholland. He moved to … MORE



Harold W. Higgins

Harold W. Higgins, 91, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at Tidewell Hospice. He was born on September 14, 1931, in Plainfield, NJ, the son of the late Howard and Jessie Higgins. Harold grew … MORE

Barbara Gay

Barbara Gay of Bradenton passed away on July 25th, 2023. She is survived by her loving family.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara, please visit our floral store.

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Alexander Edward Smith

Our beloved Alexander Edward Smith tragically left us July 21, 2023.

He is survived by his treasured son, Elliot Smith; his loving mother, Celeste Bilodeau and stepfather, Michael White; his … MORE



Eileen Frances Massé

Eileen Frances Massé, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, at the age of 91. Eileen was born on June 28, 1932, to Henry and Emily Cavicchi in Hingham, MA. Eileen was a … MORE



Keith A. DeYoung

Keith A. DeYoung, age 76, passed from this life to his eternal life on August 2, 2023. Keith was born on January 17, 1947, in Chicago Heights to Patronella (Ooms) DeYoung and William DeYoung. When … MORE