The recent “inconvenience” caused by Tropical Storm Debby is obvious to Manatee County residents. But my Manatee County neighbors need to know that those …
The City of Bradenton’s Water Reclamation Facility is a vital component of our utility infrastructure, crucial for maintaining continuous treatment operations while minimizing environmental …
You may have recently noticed some BPD vehicles illuminated with solid red and blue lights. These are cruise lights. They are low-intensity, steady-burning lights designed to increase the visibility …
“Made of Rain” was officially 29 years in the making as the follow-up to the Psychedelic Furs’ seventh studio album, 1991’s “World Outside,” before it arrived in …
Florida House Democrats sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pressing him to apply for a federal program that would provide food assistance to low-income kids next summer. The Sunshine …
The best job I ever had was as an assistant horse wrangler at a summer camp. I liked it for two reasons: One, I got paid to ride horses on wooded trails every day. And two, if anything went wrong, I …
It will be a fairly quiet week in local government. The Palmetto City Commission will convene for its rescheduled budget workshop on Tuesday (this workshop was scheduled for …
As global warming intensifies, cities worldwide are experiencing an accelerated rise in temperatures compared to less urban areas. This phenomenon, known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect, …
As Tropical Storm Debby moved across Cuba Friday, Aug. 2, the National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rain and flooding along Florida’s west coast...
In this special bonus episode, Mitch and Dawn discuss the frustration many residents had regarding the county's recent response to Hurricane Debby and the changes in county leadership that likely …
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 …
Marjorie "Marge" Alexander. 90, passed away on August 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Cortland, NY, to Lena Angie (Empie) and Roscoe …
It is with a heavy heart to announce: John James Johnson, 81 years young of Holmes Beach, FL, passed away August 7, 2024, from natural causes. John was born in Berea, KY in 1942 to Ella Mae …
William Douglas McCracken, 82, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2024 in Bradenton, FL. William was born to Otis and Hazel McCracken in Miami and was raised there. He attended auto mechanic school …
Chester J. "Chet" Baran, Jr, M.D., age 89, passed peacefully in Bradenton on August 11, 2024. He relocated to Bradenton from his birthplace, Philadelphia, in 1968 where he established his medical …
Carmen Lydia Lily, of Bradenton, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2024. Born February 26, 1972, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Francisco Rivera and Lydia Tellado. She was preceded in death …
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph William Martel. Joseph passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at the age of 81. He is survived by his devoted wife, Deborah A. …
Kathy "Kat" Smith of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on August 11, 2024. Kathy, a Bradenton native, was born September 11, 1959, to Charles and Joan (Snyder) Gallagher. Kathy graduated from Bayshore …
Sandra Rae Snurr, 79, died unexpectedly on August 10, 2024, at Aspire Health Group. She was born on March 12, 1945, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of the late Rae and Grace Lawson. Sandy graduated from …
Edward Earl Shrum, 76, passed away from a prolonged illness while at home surrounded by family on August 7, 2024, in Rock Hill, SC. Born on July 27, 1948, in Charlotte, NC, Earl was a renowned …