Three thousand protesters lined the streets in front of UTC for almost a mile on Saturday for the No Kings Day 3 rally, according to event sponsor Indivisible Manatee. A …
Following two unexpected victories in Florida legislative special elections last week, state Democrats are pointing to the wins as early signs of what may lie ahead …
It will be a quiet week in local government. The Sarasota/Manatee MPO will meet on Monday, and the Manatee School Board will hold …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in nine samples collected from Northwest Florida and very low concentrations in one sample collected from Florida’s East …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-76 this week, declaring a vacancy on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. The vacancy exists in the county’s …
Weeks after a controversial decision to lease its golf courses to Benderson Development Co., The Meadows is still grappling with the fallout. The dispute inside one of Sarasota County’s oldest …
What does representing President Donald Trump in the Florida Legislature mean to the first-time Democratic candidate who upset the president’s choice in his Mar-a-Lago state House district?
As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is urging small businesses to prepare now through Project Phoenix, an innovative training …
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 to, or lack of …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, County Administrator Charlie Bishop announced that Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol would be departing from his leadership …
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted today to declare a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the …
The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host its spring Clerk's Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, …
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners has approved a key milestone for the Fresh Start initiative, marking another addition to the County’s ecosystem of support for people in …
With the candidate qualifying deadline just 12 weeks away, more than 20 individuals have filed to run for a seat on the Manatee County Commission. In …
The 2026 Manatee County School Board races are taking shape with three seats open for election—Districts 2, 4, and 5. Seven candidates have …
On Monday, the Palmetto City Commission will hold a workshop and regular meeting. The Manatee County Commission has just one meeting …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Pier 22 on Thursday, where he signed two bills into law, including SB 302, which blocks a proposed cruise terminal near the southern end of the Sunshine Skyway …
Yet again, Florida lawmakers and advocates on both sides are clashing over election bills -- and that's a harbinger of what is to come in this election year. This week, a contentious measure (SB …
In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we break down the latest updates surrounding the Manatee County Commission races—and there’s a lot to unpack. From unexpected changes in candidate …