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Competing roofing companies in Manatee County are banding together in an attempt to protect residents and business owners from scams and fraud following the recent hurricanes. Led by Melissa and …

Turning Points and its partners are hosting the 26th annual Manatee County Stand Down on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St. …

This Week in Local Government: 10/27/24

It will be a quiet week in local governments with only one meeting of note on local government calendars this week. The Manatee County Planning Commission will convene for a special …

County Adopts New Regulations for Local Pet Stores and Breeders

On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of an ordinance that will provide county officials with the ability to regulate and inspect local pet …

Manatee County Encourages Participation in Damage Assessments

After every storm event, Manatee County conducts a series of assessments to facilitate recovery efforts and ensure community safety. To streamline and expedite the process, …

Scott Farrington won August's Republican primary for Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. Because no other candidates qualified for the ballot, he faces only a write-in challenge for SOE in …

Early Voting Now Open in Manatee County

Early voting is now open in Manatee County. Registered voters can cast their ballots  Monday, October 21, through Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily …

At Thursday's Manatee County Commission land use meeting, commissioners approved a small-scale comprehensive plan map, text amendment, and rezone for a controversial south county …

WAPO Feature Profiles Rubonia in the Wake of Two Hurricanes

On Thursday, the Washington Post ran a feature story on Rubonia, one of the oldest communities in Manatee County. Journalists Annie Gowen and Emmanuel Felton interviewed …

This Week in Local Government: 10/20/24

The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, and the Manatee County School Board will be in session this week.  The Manatee County School Board and the …

Owner of dog abandoned tied to pole on I-75 during hurricane arrested

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that authorities have started criminal proceedings against the owner of the bull terrier found abandoned and tied to a pole on Interstate 75 ahead of Hurricane …

The Florida House D71 race will see Democrat Adriaan DeVilliers challenge incumbent Republican Will Robinson. When Rep. Robinson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, we …

The Florida House District 72 race features Republican Bill Connerly and Democrat Lesa Miller. Republican Tommy Gregory, recently hired as President of State College of Florida, is vacating the …

The mayoral race for the City of Bradenton features incumbent Gene Brown and former City Councilman Bill Sanders. Brown was elected mayor in 2020 after being elected to the Bradenton City Council in …

BRADENTON — Libbie Bowers sat near the wreckage of her storage shed, deciding which of her belongings were salvageable. Some of Bowers’ possessions floated in the lake behind her house, …

Manatee County Residents’ Resources for Milton Recovery

Help is on the way for Manatee County residents seeking assistance in the wake of Hurricane Milton.    Understanding that many residents are in need due to Hurricane …

This Week in Local Government: 10/13/24

There are only two meetings of note on local government calendars this week as Manatee County and its cities focus on continuing recovery following Hurricane Milton. …

LWVMC Program on November Ballot Referenda

The League of Women Voters Manatee County will present "Florida Constitutional Amendments and County Referenda on the 2024 Ballot" on Wednesday, Oct. 16  at 6 p.m. at the South …

Manatee County Recovery From Milton Includes Fuel

There are signals of success to be found on day three of post-Milton recovery in Manatee County.     Public Works crews have been hard at work repairing traffic …

Manatee County Continues Clean-Up Following Milton

Day two of post-Milton clean-up and recovery begins in Manatee County with a focus on debris and downed tree removal. With most of the damage from Milton related to the 100+ mph winds that …

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