Dr. Andre J. Renard
Dr. Andre J. Renard, 82, of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 22.
He was born in Brussels, Belgium.
He attended medical school and did his residency at St. Gilles Hospital in Brussels, where he practiced internal medicine until moving to Jacksonville in 1970 for a residency in general surgery and plastic surgery.
He practiced with Dr. Bernie Kay, founder of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He spearheaded micro-thumb re-implantation surgery or TRAM flap, used for breast reconstruction after cancer and transgender surgery, and many other cutting-edge surgeries with a team in Jacksonville.
Dr. Renard is published in plastic surgery journals for the “Renard Flap,” used in reconstruction of the ear.
He moved to Manatee County in 1993, where he practiced until retirement in 2014.
A self-taught artist, his talent was recognized by the Florida Medical Journal, which featured his work on the cover for eight years. He also showed his work at the New York Art Expo.
His talents included being an exceptional painter, a great dancer, a Green Beret, a brown belt in Judo and an avid equestrian and polo player. He also provided free medical attention to indigent patients in his private practice and at Turning Points.
The Islander once featured his work on the cover, a large painting titled “Rube,” a social-political statement featuring a female character in red that Renard named Rube.
Dr. Renard is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol Whitmore; son Laurent and wife Marie-France; daughters Valerie, Alexandra and husband Thom, and Janae and husband Scott; grandchildren Sabrina, Michael, Stephanie, Kyle, Tessa, Sophia, Cale and Camden; as well as extended family and many close friends.
A celebration of life will be 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Foundation, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or tidewell.org. Condolences may be made to brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Salvatore ‘Sal’ Mannino Jr.
Salvatore ‘Sal’ Mannino Jr. August 7, 1972 – December 7, 2022
Bradenton Beach, Florida –
Salvatore “Sal” Mannino Jr., 50, died unexpectedly Dec. 7. He was born Aug. 22, 1972, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Mr. Mannino was a dedicated chef and restaurant manager at Oma’s Pizza in Bradenton Beach. When he wasn’t working, you could find him fixing cars and going to car and motorcycle shows. He loved to make people smile and laugh. Sal was a kind soul. He would give the shirt off his back and never held a grudge. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.14, and a service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Skyway Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 5200 U.S. Highway 19, Palmetto FL 34221. Online condolences at Skywaymemorial.com . Mr. Mannino is survived by his children Anthony, Alessandro, Joseph, and Andretti and their mother Nicole; parents Salvatore Sr. and Crocifissa Amato; siblings Elisa Mannino Bartley and Daniella and their families; as well as a host of other family and friends.