Katherine (Cookie) Brower Yannetti passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 89. At the time of her death, Cookie resided at Discovery Village Assisted Living in Bradenton, Florida. …
On Friday, August 16, 2024, Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" Oelschlager Hayo Morrison, revered matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Betsy was born on March 27, 1943, in Madison, …
Michael Wayne Seagraves May 7, 1962 - August 24, 2024 Bradenton , Florida - My beloved husband Michael Seagraves. To your last breath, you never gave up and remain victorious in my …
Bannister, David Burns, 76, son of the late Tilton Burns and Nancy Lou Gentry Bannister, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bradenton, Florida on August 10, 2024. Survivor's left to cherish …
Elsie Marie King (née Milburn), aged 99, passed away on August 20, 2024, in Bradenton, FL. Born on September 13, 1924, Elsie dedicated much of her life to serving others, both in her …
Sharon Mancuso Lybrink of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. Born on September 9, 1942, Sharon (known as Shari) enjoyed many years of a rich and textured life. Mother, …
Ethel Mae Winans, 82, of Bradenton, passed away on August 26, 2024. She was born to Kizzie and Lester Varnadore in 1941 and raised in Manatee County. She had eleven siblings. Ethel was self …
Bertha Palmer didn’t just shape Sarasota—she conquered it. From taming wild land and building a luxurious winter resort to running a vast ranch, developing a golf course, and founding a health retreat, she became Sarasota’s largest landowner and a trailblazer who defied gender and societal norms. Discover the story of the woman who built an empire.
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …
With primary elections closed, candidates and voters in Manatee County turn toward the November General Election. Republican and Democrat candidates will face off in three Florida House District …
After winning their primary races for Florida’s 16th Congressional District Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan and Democratic challenger Jan Schneider will advance to the general election. …
In 23 years as a Floridian, I’ve enjoyed countless beach getaways all over the state. Yet somehow, the stickers on my vintage Samsonite hard case did not represent any …
Charles Smith is seeking to become Mayor of Palmetto, a seat that will be vacated by Shirley Groover Bryant, who is retiring. In November, his opponent will be agriculture executive Dan West.
Dear Gov. DeSantis, Welcome back from Ireland! You missed a lot here last week. While you were overseas watching Florida State being beaten by Georgia Tech, you were getting a vicious …
Incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott will face multiple challengers on the November ballot, but his chief competition will come from Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Scott, …
It will be a quiet week in local government. All government sites will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
As we come to terms with the growing effects of climate change, many are turning to so-called nature-based solutions, which are holistic approaches that promote biodiversity and ecosystem …
The School Board of Manatee County is now accepting name nominations for a new East County K-8 school currently under construction east of Uihlein Road, approximately a quarter …
In the fabric of democracy, grassroots activism and civic engagement tell some of the most powerful stories. In Manatee County, the Republican Assembly has demonstrated the remarkable strength of …