New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction

A federal rule limiting agencies’ power to regulate water pollution will severely restrict protections for waters and wetlands throughout the country, but could also be subject to challenges … MORE

One Concert Changed Blues Guitarist's Trajectory

Selwyn Birchwood was just a budding teenage guitar enthusiast when he took a chance on a show featuring an artist he’d only ever read about in liner notes. MORE

Weekend Sounds: September 1-3

BRADENTON – It's a holiday 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 … MORE

Manatee Back in Business After Escaping Worst of Idalia

Manatee libraries reopened on Thursday, with the exception of the island branch, which remains closed until further notice. All Manatee County public schools reopened Thursday and … MORE

Betteann Shaver

Betteann Shaver of Bradenton passed away on August 25th, 2023. She is survived by her loving family. No services have been scheduled. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Betteann, please … MORE

Emil M. Phillips, Jr.

Emil M. “Bud” Phillips, Jr., 92, of Bradenton, FL, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bud was born in Assumption, IL on September … MORE

Leslie G. Barnwell

Leslie “Les” G. Barnwell, 77, passed away August 21, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Thomas H. and Annie (nee Rath) Barnwell on August 13, 1946. He moved to … MORE

Anna L. Rizzo

Anna L. Rizzo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend. Anna passed at the age of 94 on August 25, 2023, after suffering a … MORE

Anthony Warrick

Anthony Warrick transitioned on August 21, 2023. Visitation is 6PM-8PM Thursday August 31.2023 at Westside Funeral Home 204 7th st W Palmetto,FL. Services are 11AM Friday September 1, 2023 at Happy … MORE

Joseph Moran

Joseph Moran

February 11, 1948 - July 12, 2023

Bradenton, Florida - Friends & family sadly announce the passing of Joe. Born in Philadelphia to Joseph Moran & Gloria Brimmeier. He … MORE

Mary Antoinette DeBaun

Mary Antoinette DeBaun: A Life Remembered

It is with heavy, but celebratory, hearts that we announce the passing of Mary "Honey" DeBaun on August 29th, 2023, in Bradenton, FL at the remarkable … MORE

William David Atyeo

William David Atyeo, 65, passed away August 18, 2023. He was born July 13, 1958 in Bradenton, Florida to the late William and Ann Atyeo. He was a lifelong resident of Sarasota. After completing high … MORE

Alice Norris

December 27, 1939 - August 26, 2023 Alice Norris, 83, of Bradenton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26th, 2023. Alice was raised in New Hyde Park, NY, she moved to Florida in 1988 after … MORE

Eric Bernard Jefferson

Eric Bernard Jefferson (Brother J) of Fort Myers, Fl, passed away on August 22, 2023.

Eric was born on March 25, 1962 to James and Rosalyn Jefferson in Chicago, IL. After Eric graduated from … MORE

Donald Harris

Donald Harris's passing at the age of 46 on Sunday, August 20, 2023 has been publicly announced by Apostle I Funeral Home, LLC in Bradenton, FL.

According to the funeral home, the following … MORE