On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $100,000 to help secure the Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, the site of recent criminal …
Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop will receive a commissioner-approved merit bonus instead of a one-time payment for his attorneys' fees after commissioners voted not to …
The Lasting Manatee Intake Center will officially open on June 1, offering residents a more accessible, in-person option for applying to Manatee County’s Home Recovery Program …
Florida’s mid-census redistricting was nothing more than another effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis to breathe life into a political career that has been dying a slow death since his failure to launch …
Commissioner McCann’s op-ed reflects a narrative that paints builders and developers as adversaries rather than contributors to Manatee County’s economic survival. While responsible growth is …
Still without a public proposal to offer, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday doubled down on his year-long call to slash Florida’s property taxes. His renewed push to amend Florida’s Constitution …
As we navigate the housing and development landscape of 2026, it is clear that the battles of 2024 were not the finish line—they were just the opening salvo. Two years ago, our community stood …
On Monday, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) announced that 16 of the students he nominated have been appointed to a U.S. Service Academy. “I would like to congratulate these …
Manatee County Government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, to commemorate Memorial Day. All garbage, recycling, yard waste and monthly bulk …
For this edition of “Lost But Not Forgotten,” we’re remembering Passage Key, a once thriving island near the mouth of Tampa Bay that was largely destroyed by the powerful hurricane of 1921. …
Current Conditions over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in two samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help …
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Spray. Mr. Kennedy read the District’s Vision Statement and invited everyone for a moment of silence to start the meeting. To lead the …
There are multiple local government meetings of note this week. On Monday, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a meeting at …
Thrifting is more than the act of buying used items; it’s a lifestyle adopted by people who share a distinct set of values. …
This week, the Florida House used the special budget session to revive a failed plan to give the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College. At the heart of this deeply …
It’s not news that Ron DeSantis doesn’t much care for Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez. But just in case you forgot that dynamic, the governor took the opportunity during a ceremony in …
David Jolly and Jerry Demings are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades. If elected, they’ll face an additional challenge — working …
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the surrounding week as National Police Week. This year, National Police Week is observed May 10-16, honoring …
There couldn’t have been anyone more deserving of the Manatee Young Professionals Bright Beginnings Award than Karena Ballard. On April 16 at The Elia Event Venue in Palmetto, the 2026 MYP Gala and …
Manatee County Government, in partnership with the City of Palmetto and City of Bradenton, will host a cleanup and beautification effort at Old Memphis Cemetery on Saturday, May …