A celebration of life to honor former Realize Bradenton Executive Director Johnette Isham is planned for Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Bradenton Riverwalk …
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This couldn't be truer when it comes to protecting our properties against potential disasters. Above & Beyond, a recognized leader in …
This week, the Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, the Manatee Port Authority, and the Manatee County School Board will each be in session... Tuesday …
Public records are providing a clearer perspective on the latest narrative meant to justify Manatee County Commissioners’ recent approval to roll back local wetland …
Red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Southwest Florida over the past week. Other samples collected statewide did not contain K. brevis. …
On Friday, the GOP failed to select a speaker in its third vote. Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) was again among a limited number of Republicans who prevented …
Former Republican state lawmaker Joe Harding of Ocala, the sponsor of Florida's controversial law limiting discussions of gender and sexuality in public schools, was sentenced to …
Wait, a significant, positive story out of Manatee County? Yes, indeed, and on all counts. His name is Sherman Ballard, auto shop instructor at Parrish Community High School, and HE’S GOT IT! …
On Thursday, Republican Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse announced he has filed to seek re-election to the District 7 seat next November.
On Wednesday, Manatee County dedicated a new dog park and playground in honor of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The naming of the park was controversial as many residents had …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …
Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Manatee County to announce its inclusion in the expansion of Project Protect. The program provides doorbell cameras to …
Manatee County Sheriff Deputies arrested a man for repeatedly shining a green laser light at an aircraft.
Roughly one month after commissioners appointed him to the county’s uppermost leadership role, Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop has filled his administrative. Salaries for top officials …
BRADENTON — It will be a fairly quiet week in local governments this week. The Manatee School Board and the Manatee County Commission will both be in session for workshop meetings this …
At Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously approved an agreement to convey approximately nine acres of county-owned property on the site of the Powel …
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 …
Much to the liking of many Manatee County residents frustrated with their elected officials, four of the seven seats on the county commission are on the ballot in 2024. This …
October is emergency contact month. Did you know you can add emergency contact information to your current Florida driver's license or state-issued I.D. card? You can and it's free. …
After a nearly eight-week delay, Manatee County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a long-discussed permanent housing project for homeless and at-risk of homelessness veterans. …