June 2019
Beth-El Farmworkers Ministry adds dental care to offerings By PHYLLIS HODGES In keeping with its mission — Feeding the Mind, Spirit and Body of the farmworking community and our neighbors…
Palmetto Historical Park visitors take a step back in time By CARL MARIO NUDI After a month of cleaning, sorting, arranging, and repairing, the staff and volunteers at the Palmetto…
Ronald Crawford Ronald “Ron” Crawford passed away June 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Jane; daughter, Susan Crawford; son, James Ronald (Kristen); six grandchildren:…
Helping ease the transitions for military families moving to Florida By KIERA TYLER, Guest Commentary Thousands of military service members will soon be receiving orders to pack up their families…
Chamber News & Views Membership has its privileges. Remember that? American Express used that branding slogan from 1974 to 1987. I’ve now repurposed that branding for the chamber. Joining the…
Manatee County Radio Controllers club members have a high time with their hobby By CARL MARIO NUDI As a young boy, Keith Krug always was involved with building and putting…
Veterans Expo on burial benefits draws large, inquisitive crowd By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON The subject is not always a pleasant one, but the response and interest were overwhelming at a…
Artist from South America exhibits work influenced by pre-hispanic Indians By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON Want some of the best coffee in the world? Visit Quindio in Colombia in South America…
South Shore benefits from Gannon University outreach By PHYLLIS HODGES This has been an eventful year for Gannon University’s Ruskin campus. Enrollment is climbing rapidly toward a goal of 500,…