USMC Veteran, beloved family man, formerly of Convent Station William Baxter Campbell, 84, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on August 31, 1940 in Jersey City, New Jersey. …
David George Friend, 71, of Sarasota, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born in Detroit Michigan and worked as a Tool and Die Maker until his retirement. He was an Army Veteran. David …
Patricia Flynn Geiger went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 7, 2025. Pat was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 12, 1934, to Evelyn Barfield Flynn and Wilmer …
Linda Eileen Werner Snyder was born August 4, 1957, in Jacksonville, Illinois to Ruth and Norman Werner. She grew up in Decatur where her family moved shortly after her birth. Linda played …
May 12, 1931 - December 30, 2024 Richard (Dick) Chamblin, 93, formerly of Decatur IL, passed away in Bradenton FL. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Share online …
Willie Charles Cummings, Jr. was born on April 30, 1969, in Lynwood, California to Patricia Lee and Willie Cummings, Sr. He departed this life December 31, 2024, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He …
Donald Ray Winchester Sr., 86, went into the arms of our Lord, January 4, 2025. Born to Elmer and Lylia (Hill) Winchester on October 29, 1938. He is survived by his wife Kathy (Crider, Sugars) …
Trevor Dieffenthaller passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, on the Feast of the Epiphany. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, he graduated from Rutherford College of …
BRADENTON, Fla. – Douglas Michael, 93 of Bradenton, Florida, and Urbana, Ohio, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose extraordinary life touched the hearts of …
February 28, 1936 - September 18, 2024 Palmetto, Florida - Phyllis Jean Place, surrounded by her family, was called home to be with the Lord on September 18th, 2024. Phyllis was born in Sidney, …
Jose Rodrigo Sanchez-Luna, born on August 21, 1985, in Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away peacefully on 24, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. His time among us, though far too brief, was marked by a vibrant …
John Douglas Stewart, known to all as Doug, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born October 17, 1935, in Rochester, New York, to Cecil Stewart and …
Beneath Ybor City’s brick streets lies a secret: a web of underground tunnels shrouded in mystery. Were they used by bootleggers during Prohibition, Tampa’s mafia for smuggling, or something else entirely? Let’s dig into the history and legends of this fascinating underworld.
I’ve long assured both readers and those who hold elected office that I much prefer to write about the things government is doing right than bemoan its many shortcomings. This week provided an …
Manatee County Government has announced that Stephanie Garrison will fill the newly created role of Director of Government Relations. Garrison was confirmed for the position during …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 86 samples collected from the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 22 samples: one from Manatee …
At one time, Tampa Bay lawmaker Mike Beltran appeared to have it made with a promising political career. …
Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide run and Rep. Byron Donalds aligning himself with a leading …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
This week the Manatee County Commission will be in session for a land use meeting on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission will convene... …