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A purchasing agreement executed last fall between the Manatee County Government and a local payroll and PEO company has grown into a six-figure contract after just six months.

A coalition of state watchdog groups have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling on him to veto an ethics bill that prohibits ethics commissions from pursuing any investigation of public …

LWV County Commission Notes: 3/12/24

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …

Big Brothers Big Sisters, serving Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, and Collier counties, launches its “100 Men in 100 Days” campaign to encourage men …

Florida is holding a presidential preference primary election next Tuesday, though it doesn’t really feel like it. Start with the fact that both President Joe Biden and former President …

Gov. Ron DeSantis has mobilized the National Guard and law enforcement units against “a potential influx of illegal immigrants” from Haiti, where armed gangs have taken control of large …

Many consider blowing the whistle on wrongdoing to be an act of true courage and integrity, yet it is fraught with daunting risks. Retaliation by employers or coworkers can escalate to job …

This Week in Local Government: 3/17/24

There are a handful of local government meetings of note on the calendar this week.  The Palmetto City Commission will hold its workshop and regular meeting on Monday, …

BOCC Votes to Move Forward with Emerson Land Purchase

Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with preparing a sale contract to purchase 97 acres of environmentally sensitive land for the expansion of the Emerson …

The 2024 Florida Legislative Session wrapped up this weekend with the passage of a $117.5 billion budget. Several bills slipped through in the final hours, including one that …

Florida Springs: Your Questions Answered

As spring break season increases traffic at our area springs, the Southwest Florida Water Management District would like to remind visitors to use best practices that will help protect them. Springs …

Five major takeaways from the Biden budget request

President Joe Biden’s  budget request for fiscal 2025  would continue several administration goals to lower costs for most families while raising taxes on the wealthy and …

On Thursday evening, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) delivered the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

On Thursday, President Joe Biden gave a forceful speech in his State of the Union address highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class.

Internal documents from Manatee County’s Building and Development Services Department are providing deeper insight into the county’s recent approval for local developer …

Lawmakers OK volunteer chaplains in public schools

Despite backlash from dozens of civil rights organizations, the Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a bill to allow volunteer chaplains with limited qualifications to go into public schools and …

As Hurricane Ian began its destructive tear through Southwest Florida to the Atlantic coast, Casey DeSantis issued a call for donations to the Florida Disaster Fund.  “I am pleased to …

Do you commute to or from Manatee County via the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? If so, you are among the most envied commuters in the United States, according to a recent survey.

TALLAHASSEE — On Wednesday, the Florida Senate unanimously approved CS/Senate Bill 330: Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals, marking the final passage of this legislation. The bill defines and …

SARASOTA — After concluding its investigation, State Attorney Ed Brodsky's office will not pursue video voyeurism charges against former Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler. …

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