Former Deputy Charged with Animal Cruelty

On Thursday, State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced that his office would charge Nicholas Anthony Zotto with animal cruelty, classified as a first-degree misdemeanor. The charge stems … MORE

Heather Felton Files to Run for School Board Dist. 1

This week, former English teacher Heather Felton filed to run for the Manatee County School Board's District 1 seat. Felton moved to Manatee County in 1997 when she began work … MORE

Film Review: Killers of the Flower Moon

There’s a moment early on in Martin Scorsese’s new film “Killers of the Flower Moon” where Leonardo DiCaprio’s dumb, lazy, and mean Ernest Burkhart is given a book on … MORE

Weekend Sounds: November 3-5

It's a new month and another weekend of local live music to look forward to. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues. MORE

Coming Soon: Parrish Marshalls and West Bradenton Starbucks

Marshalls will open a new store at Creekside Commons in Parrish on November 16. Meanwhile, the Bradenton City Council approved the permit for a Starbucks on the southeast corner of … MORE

THIS WEEK'S OBITUARIES

Joshua Eisenhauer

Staff Sergeant Joshua Paul Eisenhauer (Ike) passed away peacefully with his service dog Nala watching over him in Anna Maria, … MORE

Robert Eugene Gero

Robert "Bob" Eugene Gero, 87 years old, passed away on October 6, 2023 in Palmetto, Florida. Robert Eugene Gero was born in Cumberland, Maryland to Laura … MORE

Joseph McAllister Jr.

Joseph Martin McAllister Jr. was born in Cascade, IA in 1928. A Korean War veteran, Joe served aboard the USS DeHaven & the USS Chandler … MORE

Charles Ruh

Charles "Poppa" Ruh, 91, passed on September 21, 2023. A memorial service will be Monday November 20, 2023 at 11am with graveside to … MORE

Bernadine Hudzik

Bernadine Hudzik, 93, of Bradenton, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Bernadine graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1974. After her marriage to John Hudzik, she resided in Levittown, N.Y. … MORE

Gary D. Risnear

Gary D. Risnear (Rizz), 83, of Palmetto, FL, formerly of Richmond, Ohio, succumbed to his battle with 6th Stage Kidney Disease on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was a member of Richmond Methodist … MORE

Jacqueline Hall

Jacqueline "Jackie" Aileen Hall aged 77, of Athens, TN passed Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born to Clyde and Genevieve (McCormick) Epley on June 23, 1946 in Steubenville, … MORE

Barbara Elliott

On 10.18.23, Barbara Elliott (Baker) passed away peacefully at age 69. Barbara gained her wings and rejoined her long-time loves Michael McQuillan, Tim Young … MORE

Blair Getz

Blair C Getz (79) of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Blair, fondly known as "Pops", … MORE

Denise Perry

Denise Ann (Badgley) Perry, age 59, resident of Palmetto, FL passed away peacefully on October 20th 2023. Born on July 30th 1964 in Flint, MI … MORE

Andrea Washburn

Visitation will be held on Friday November 3, 2023 from 1:00pm-2:00pm with Celebration of Life starting at 2:00pm at Shannon Funeral Homes, 1015 14th … MORE

Earl Litwiller

Earl David Litwiller, a beloved resident of Moore Haven, Florida, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 80. He is survived by … MORE

William G. Bruckman

William G. Bruckman passed away on October 15, 2023. MORE

Carol Susan Cary

Carol Susan Cary, 80, of Bradenton, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Family services will be private. MORE

Louise Jones

Pastor Louise Jones was born January 17 (18), in the year of 1937 to Ola Mae Higdon and Henry Higdon (attending father). Early in life, she met the late, Murdolph Jones, the love of her life. She … MORE