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It was a staff recommended house-keeping edit for the cell tower ordinance in yesterday’s meeting, but that didn’t stop residents from giving the commission an earful. The fact of the matter is that the whole episode could have been avoided with better communication from the county. Despite opposition, the board unanimously approved the motion 5-0 (commissioners McClash and Brown were absent). more»

Anyone who has ever used the Manatee County website can likely attribute a few gray hairs to its archaic design, but no longer. Yesterday, the county launched a totally redesigned site aimed at being more user friendly and after spending half an hour checking it out, I say bravo. more»

The 2010 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results show that Manatee schools have improved in several areas, with proficiency growing in 13 0f 20 grade-level categories tested.

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The public is invited to a workshop on June 15 to discuss community priorities in Manatee County Government’s budget for the next fiscal year.

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For years, Lakewood Ranch residents and developers have flirted with the idea of incorporating into their own city. The issue has been studied several times and there has never before been a consensus as to whether it would be cost effective. However, the community has continued to grow and a recent comprehensive study by noted Florida economist, Hank Fishkind, argues that now is the time.

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A recalibration in Fitch Credit Rating Agency's U.S. Public Finance Ratings, has resulted in across the board upgrades for Manatee County Bonds.

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The main reason for media-type people to go to the new Manatee County Public Safety Center on April 29, 2010 was to get or renew our press credentials before hurricane season. A few of us also took a short tour of the facility. Even though the building is so new that most of the furniture and fixtures haven't yet been delivered and installed, it is still an impressive place.

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It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide.

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Comments submitted for this award included: "Dr. Golino treats his patients like family."

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Reclaimed water service will be shut off for customers in the service area west of 63rd Ave. E. and 33rd St. E., in West and Northwest Bradenton Wednesday, March 31 through Friday, April 2.

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