NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The Weekender

GOP presidential candidates brawl in Florida debate, while Trump rallies nearby

Five Republican candidates for president tussled over support for Ukraine and abortion policy at a debate in Miami Wednesday evening, while the leading contender for the nomination, former President … MORE



Jeff Bezos, welcome back to a very different Florida from the one you left

Dear Mr. Bezos,

Congratulations! After three decades in gloomy Seattle, you’re finally — as the elaborately coiffed Wayne Cochran used to sing — going back to Miami.

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Weekend Sounds: November 10-12

It's another weekend and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties, you would be … MORE



Interview: Straight No Chaser

Holiday music has been a mainstay for Straight No Chaser throughout the group’s decade-and-a-half career. In fact, it was a viral video of “The 12 Days of Christmas” that became an … MORE



Bob King to be Inducted into Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame

Dr. Robert E King, better known as Bob, will be posthumously inducted into the Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame on November 17 when we will celebrate not only his contributions to agriculture … MORE

THIS WEEK'S OBITUARIES

Dennis Budreau

Dennis was born in Lynn, Mass on September 26, 1946 and died on October 28th, 2023. He moved to Manatee County with his family in 1962 … MORE



Richard S. Olson

Richard S. "Dick" Olson passed away at home from pulmonary disease on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Dick was born in Allentown, PA in … MORE



Joanne S. Seabrooke

Joanne S. Seabrooke, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father, October 16, 2023. She was the wife of Allan "Bud" … MORE



Susan Slovensky

Susan Ruth Slovensky, 81, was born on November 6, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. She recently passed away on October 20, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida. MORE



Robert W. Alles

Robert W. "Bob" Alles, 86, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. He was born June 5, 1937, in Barrington, NJ, to Howard and Amanda (nee Cleghorn) Alles. MORE



Waymon Armstead

Mr. Waymon Armstead was born in Bradenton to the late Robert and Hattie Mae Armstead. He was educated in the Manatee County Public School system and was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial High School. … MORE



Jennifer Rena Isom

Jennifer Rena Isom, 37, was born on October 26, 1985 to Reather Harris (Davis) and Thomas Isom in Sarasota, Florida. She grew up in Palmetto, FL and was educated by the Manatee County School System. MORE



Patho Windham

Patho "Pat" Windham passed away in the early morning hours of November 1, 2023, at the age of 93. As a lifelong Manatee County resident, Pat graduated from … MORE



Mary Elizabeth Carey

Active in her community, beloved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt We are sad to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Carey of Longboat Key, FL. She died at the age of 84, on October 29, 2023, after … MORE



Eileen Gildea

Eileen Gildea, 90, of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, recently passed away on October 24, 2023, in Longboat Key, Florida. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at … MORE



Thomas Lonergan

Thomas John Lonergan, 76, was born on December 29, 1946, in Bronx, New York. He recently passed away on October 25, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. Services and military honors will be held on November … MORE



Loraine B. Riker

Loraine B. Riker, 92 years of age, passed away on October 26, 2023, in her home in Palmetto, surrounded by her loving family. Loraine was born on Sneads Island on April 8, 1931, to the late … MORE



Josefina Haza

Josefina Haza passed away on October 29, 2023. She is survived by loving family and friends. MORE



Joe Lyn Thomas

Joe Lyn Thomas, 92, was born on April 19, 1931, in Arkansas. He recently passed away on November 6, 2023, at Evergreen Woods in Spring Hill, Florida. MORE



Josephine Regina

October 10, 1930 - October 31, 2023 Bradenton, Florida - Josephine Regina, 93, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1930. Josephine was a loving mother, … MORE



Rodney B. Freeman

Rodney B. Freeman, 93, was born on March 23, 1930, in Barre, MA, and passed away on November 4, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. MORE



Patrick Lloyd Sperry

Born: February 16, 1973 in Elgin, IL Died: September 25, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. Patrick Lloyd Sperry, 50, died on September 25, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. He was born February 16, 1973 in Elgin, IL … MORE



Kenneth A. Lee

Kenneth A. Lee, born on September 11, 1963 in Gainesville, Florida, recently passed away. Visitation will be held on November 10, 2023 from 6-8pm at Apostle I Funeral Home. The funeral service … MORE

Anthony Garza

Anthony is survived by his wife, Michiko G. Garza and daughter Maria T. Garza. Plus his 4 fur babies, … MORE



Neal Roosa

Neal David Roosa, 84, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born September … MORE



Mara Fulk

Mara Souers Fulk, born on July 6, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI, passed away on October 31, 2023. A Celebration of Life for Mara Souers Fulk will be held in May 2023. The Funeral Service will take place … MORE



Georgia Armstrong

Georgia Marie Armstrong born May 27, 1952 in Darlington, SC, to Craven Lane and Sullie Ocilla (Weaver) Lane. She was a loving daughter and … MORE



Janice K. Alyasin

Janice "Jan" K. Alyasin (nee Shank), 71, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on September 11, 2023. She was born on August 19, 1952, in Greenville, Ohio. Janice was a beloved mother, a cherished … MORE



Phyllis DeMay

Phyllis Selmaine Bryers Bakran DeMay, 82, of McMillan, Michigan, passed away on November 1, 2023, in Palmetto, Florida. She was born on March 2, 1941. MORE



Thomas Wilson, MD

Thomas Clinton Wilson, M.D., age 85 of Cullowhee NC, passed away on Sunday October 29, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1938, in … MORE



Lucille Anne Brown

Lucille Anne Brown, 91, of Bradenton, FL peacefully passed away, October 27, 2023. She was born to the late Robert and Vera Newsome of … MORE



Dick Hardin

Dick Hardin, 84, of Lansing, Michigan, recently passed away on October 31 in Ellenton, FL. Viewing will be held on October 31 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Skyway Memorial Gardens Chapel, located at … MORE



James Cody Vadas

James Cody Vadas of Bradenton FL passed away on October 27, 2023 at the age of 20. Cody was born on May 24th 2003 to James and Rhea Vadas. He graduated from Manatee High School in the class of … MORE



Freda Perrotta

Freda Perrotta passed away September 3, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. She was 97 years old. Born in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, NY in 1926, Freda was the second child of Abraham (Al) Polansky and … MORE



James Jay Waalkes

James Jay Waalkes of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Bradenton, Florida, born April 27, 1946 died October 31, 2023. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Jay and Helen (Buczek) Waalkes. He is survived … MORE



Norma R. Bowser

Norma R. Bowser passed away on October 19, 2023. She is survived by loving family and friends. MORE



Wanda Sparks

Wanda Sparks passed away on October 23, 2023. She is survived by loving family and friends. MORE



Willie Haynes Jr.

Willie Haynes Jr., 76, transitioned on October 28, 2023. Visitation is 4 PM - 6 PM Monday, November 6, 2023 at Westside Funeral Home 204 … MORE



Rhonda Carter

Rhonda Carter of Bradenton passed away on October 28th, 2023. She is survived by her loving family. No services are scheduled. MORE



Loleater Packer

Born February 1, 1945 to the late Willie and Hester Floyd in Headland Alabama, Loleater was the youngest of their nine children. All of whom proceeded her in death. She grew up in Dothan, AL and … MORE



Joann Kline

Joann Kline, born on November 9, 1936 in Homestead, PA, recently passed away on October 29, 2023. MORE



Mary E. Clements

Mary E. Clements, 96 years, of Bradenton, FL, born on September 20, 1927, passed away on October 28, 2023. Visitation will be held on November 4, 2023, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & … MORE