Manatee County is hosting a Pre-Construction Public Information Meeting for an upcoming roadway improvement project on 75th Street W. from 20th Avenue W. to …
It will be a relatively quiet week in local governments. The Manatee County Commission will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday followed by a work session meeting on …
A pathway still exists to rebuild a “robust” citrus industry through continued research and state support, notwithstanding grave environmental challenges, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton …
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican leaders of the Legislature announced Monday evening their agreement on the state’s immigration enforcement response under the Trump administration after a …
Social media posts urging residents to boycott Mariposa Nursery and Garden Center went viral on Friday after ABC 7 aired a cell phone video depicting the owner telling a …
A special meeting of the Manatee County Port Authority has been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting’s agenda is focused on a land acquisition deal …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 66 samples collected from Southwest Florida, and at background concentrations in one sample each from Northwest Florida and Florida’s East Coast. …
An online petition is seeking the public’s support for officers of the Bradenton Police Department who say they are not receiving the wages they deserve. …
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm Russ Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget, giving support to one of the architects of Project 2025 and someone who …
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 …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on Thursday to detail highlights of his proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. "Over these last six years, we have …
Brevard County Republican Rep. Debbie Mayfield wants the state’s highest court to force the Florida Department of State to include her on the ballot for the special election for the state …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 111 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 32 samples from Southwest …
It will be a fairly busy week with several meetings on local government calendars. The Palmetto City Commission, the Bradenton City Councill, the Manatee School …
During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, commissioners unanimously voted to amend provisions of a previously adopted ordinance, adjusting the hours of operation and automated ticketing …
At Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, the board shot down an effort by Commissioner Tal Siddique (R-Dist. 3) to provide New College of Florida with space at the …
Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters, the Senate sponsor of the illegal immigration bill passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature this week over the objections of Ron DeSantis, said Friday that he feels …
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 the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Manatee County Commissioners have hired four new commissioner aides to assist them in their service to the community. It is the first time that the local government will have seven …
Over the past week, the red tide was detected in 75 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 15 samples from Southwest …