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Commissioners Add Four New Hires to Aide Positions

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 …

Red Tide Status Update: 1/31/25

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 …

This Week in Local Government: 2/2/25

It will be a fairly quiet week in local government with only the Manatee County Commission in session for meetings this week. On Tuesday, the commission will convene for a …

Red Tide Status Update: 1/29/25

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 34 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in five samples from Southwest …

Florida Legislature pushes through immigration bill over DeSantis’ objections

In defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Republican-led Florida Legislature passed a bill late Tuesday night anointing Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson as the state’s chief immigration …

Trump's Halt on Federal Funds Puts County's Grant Approval in Limbo

A recent action by the Trump Administration has left over two hundred million in federal grant money awarded to Manatee County in limbo. The funds, intended to assist in the …

The Lakewood Ranch Country Club (East) will host the 2nd Annual Casey Cares Serve Up Smiles Pickleball Tournament this Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 5 PM. 100% of proceeds …

LWV Manatee School Board Notes: 1/21/25

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 will take up several items of high public interest during an upcoming meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Agenda items include ...

Red Tide Status Update: 1/24/25

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 27 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples from Southwest Florida: …

United Way Suncoast to Offer Free Tax Prep

It's Tax Time, and that means thousands of filers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Manatee Counites have access to FREE tax preparation thanks to United Way Suncoast. Any household that makes …

Gulf Islands Ferry Service Updates Route Map

Effective January 23, 2025, the Gulf Islands Ferry service will operate a two-stop system from the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Pier to the Historic Bridge Street Pier on …

Get Ready for the storm(s) with Hurricane Season Q&A

After an unprecedented 2024 Hurricane Season, Manatee County residents may have new or lingering questions about storm readiness, flood zones, evacuation …

Pinellas County Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has written a letter urging President Donald Trump to consider moving NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space …

Red Tide Status Update: 1/22/25

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 23 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in four samples: one from Manatee County, …

This Week in Local Government: 1/26/25

It will be a fairly active week in local governments with several meetings of note scheduled.  On Monday, the Palmetto City Commission will convene for regular and …

Big Picture Manatee: New Year, New BOCC

In this episode, our hosts dive into the fresh start for our new Board of County Commissioners! We’re breaking down who they are, the priorities they’ve set for the upcoming term, and the changes ...

Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate …

President Donald Trump on Monday night issued sweeping pardons for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, erasing accountability for those who violently tried to stop the certification of the 2020 ...

DeSantis declares state of emergency because of winter storm

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm forecast to bring snow and ice storms to North Florida this week “to protect the communities, critical …

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