In a world of news that makes one want to hide under a rock, Manatee County Citizens came together as an educated force during this election cycle. That educated force was the power of a vote, …
In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we’re diving into the world of football! Join us as we discuss the excitement of local football—covering high school, college, and professional …
From banning minors from social media to imposing harsher penalties for getting too close to first responders, these nine laws go into effect on New Year’s Day.
The news of Jimmy Carter’s passing takes me back to 1976, a year that marked my own passage to adulthood. As the bicentennial year dawned, I took first notice of Carter upon his victory in the …
Michael P. Coleman, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away, November 16, 2024. He was born in Tampa, Florida on May 3, 1942. As a young boy he lived briefly with his parents and siblings in Temple Terrace …
Born on July 16, 1982, in San Diego, CA, Nickolaus Jay Buffat had a way of making the world brighter simply by being in it. A man of many contrasts and …
Mother Ruthy Mae Caldwell-Porter was born February 11, 1943, to the late Williard Davis and Marine Mitchell. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Ralph Porter; children, Tanya …
Michael Allen Jensen, affectionately known as Mike or MJ, passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 70. Mike grew up in the Bloomington and …
Zdenka Pekarek, born February 25, 1940, in Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic), passed peacefully on December 21, 2024. Zdenka and Klaus Pekarek were married on June 13, 1959, in Liberec, …
Eugene Polite, 82, of Palmetto, Fl, transitioned on December 8, 2024. Visitation services will be held 4-6PM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Westside Funeral Home, 204 7th St W, Palmetto, Fl.
Polseno, Sr., Frederick C., 77 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Cranston, RI, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Miami, …
Pascual Varela, 93, of Bradenton, passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2024. A viewing will held on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 10:00 am-12:00 PM at Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society, …
Eddie Lee West, was born on December 11, 1954, in Palmetto, Florida, to the late Alvin and Mary Toney. He was educated in the Manatee County school system. He graduated from Manatee High-school and …
Willie Mae Williamson was born in 1937 on Christmas Eve in Parrish, Florida. It has been told that her birth interrupted the preparation of Christmas dinner that year, as she was born in front of the …
Barry Alan Grimes, 77, of Bradenton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He is survived by his wife Carol Grimes. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM-12:45 pm in …
From festive waterfront gatherings to age-old customs, the Gulf Coast of Florida has celebrated the New Year with a blend of cultural influences.
On Wednesday December 18th my brother Terry passed away. Many of you knew him from Bradenton where he was born 12/26/50 at the …
Shirley Frances Radford, age 69, was born December 17, 1954, in Copperhill, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Ellenton, Florida, on December 4, 2024, leaving behind a …
Andrew M. Kail, 63, of Bradenton, Florida (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 with his loving wife of nineteen years by his side after a …
It is with our deepest sorrows and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Matthew Curtis, age 29, of Bradenton, Florida. Kevin passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2024, leaving …