Manatee Memorial Hospital has announced the first baby's arrival in the New Year. The proud parents, Jessica Zamudio and Eduardo Paz welcomed their newborn into the world on New …
Having conversations across the aisle about hot-button political issues was never easy. But today it’s a major challenge. …
The 2024 edition of Momentum, a magazine highlighting groundbreaking research, community engagement and other exciting work by students, faculty and staff at the University of South Florida …
Experience an old-fashioned Florida holiday celebration this weekend at the Manatee Village Historical Park! …
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Red Cross has sheltered thousands of people, sent our emergency response vehicles into neighborhoods to deliver meals, snacks and relief …
This Saturday, December 14, Suncoast Waterkeeper, in partnership with Suncoast Aqua Ventures, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP), Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, …
Congressman Vern Buchanan recently announced the winners of the 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Awards. Buchanan established the awards in …
This Halloween, Manatee County businesses and organizations are joining forces in a county-wide initiative to promote literacy and community engagement. The drive aims to collect …
Dan and Erika Gomillion are looking into a brighter future after making an emotional move to the Sunshine State and settling in Bradenton. When the world shut down in 2020, many businesses …
Zeke Crozier lives in Bradenton, but not too many years ago, he was in a helicopter in Afghanistan on his second combat tour. It crashed, and his life changed forever. Zeke suffered a traumatic …
Faith, a 14-year-old from Bradenton, struggles with cystic fibrosis but is in her happy place while she’s making music. Thanks to a custom "she-shed" from Make-A-Wish Southern …
This Sunday, May 19, Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse will host “the party of the decade” for a good cause...
On Sunday, five local young men earned Eagle Scout status during a ceremony at the Palma Sola Botanical Park.
Six Southeast High School International Baccalaureate (IB) students received scholarships from the Manatee River Rotary Club Wednesday night …
Over the weekend, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) hosted the 10th annual Congressional Education Awards ceremony to give special recognition to 26 dedicated professionals …
Why is the 50th year of Temple Beth El’s existence an important milestone? Jubilee (Yovel, in Hebrew), as stated in the bible, took place every fifty years. It was intended as a year of rest, …
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. is gearing up for Walkathon 2024 , taking place in five locations. Walkathon is, paws down, the best day ever for dog lovers and their tail-wagging …
The Rowlett Middle School TSA team's journey to the annual state conference in Orlando, Florida, is a testament to their hard work and dedication. Led by their teacher, Robert …
The Bradenton Police Department recently promoted four officers to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Kristie Affolter joined the Bradenton Police Department in 2017 and has served her …
For the past four decades, people have gathered in one of Florida’s last true fishing villages each February to celebrate the region's cultural history and honor the men and …