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LWV County Commission Notes: 1/23/24

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 …

LWV School Board Notes: 1/16/24

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 …

This Week in Local Government: 1/28/24

There are a few local government meetings of note this week. The week begins with a joint meeting of the Sarasota/Manatee and Charlotte County MPO on Monday. On Tuesday …

Commissioners Decline to Appoint Applicants to Library Advisory Board

Despite several citizens volunteering to fill the county’s Library Advisory Board openings, commissioners voted 6-1 during a Tuesday BOCC meeting to “table” …

From threatening students’ free speech on college campuses to making it easier for powerful people to sue for defamation, lawmakers have been filing bills in 2024 that are bad, according to …

SOE Mike Bennett to Retire Effective March 1

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett has announced that he will retire effective March 1. First elected as SOE in 2012, Bennett had previously represented Manatee …

The City of Bradenton and the developer of Vias at Bradenton moved forward to build a 20-floor mixed-use luxury condo tower on the downtown land that is home to city hall today. WSLR News reporter …

County Restricts Public Input on Social Media

Some Manatee County residents are not happy about a recent change to the Manatee County Government’s social media pages that restricts the public's ability to engage on posts …

Sarasota Police will Not Charge Ziegler with Sexual Assault

The Sarasota Police Department has closed a sexual battery investigation into former RPOF Chair Christian Ziegler. However, authorities will continue to investigate a possible charge …

Charlie Carter III was convicted on charges of Sexual Battery by a Person 18 Years of Age or Older upon a Child Less than 12 Years of age and Lewd Or Lascivious Molestation by a …

Bradenton Temps Could Drop into 30s this Weekend

Get ready for more cold weather. According to the National Weather Service, Floridians can expect temperatures to drop into the 30s as far south as Tampa Bay as a polar vortex ...

No deal on Ukraine, Israel aid after White House meeting with top congressional leaders

President Joe Biden’s White House gathering with lawmakers to find a compromise on foreign aid and immigration was “productive,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson …

Who are the Houthis and Why are They Attacking U.S. Ships?

On Monday, a U.S. commercial ship was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen, escalating ongoing tensions in and around the Red Sea. But just who are the Houthis and what is the group's …

Trump cruises to historic Iowa caucus victory

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the Iowa Caucuses Monday night, according to The Associated Press, which calls unofficial results for American elections.

Federal judge confirms: No FL-Dem presidential primary in March

Any chance that registered Democratic Party voters in Florida would participate in this March’s presidential primary ballot ended last Friday when a federal judge rejected a Tampa …

Construction Advances for Bradenton Area Convention Center Expansion and Renovation

The Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (BACVB) is underway with a $48 million renovation and expansion of the Bradenton Area Convention Center.  

This Week in Local Government: 1/21/24

BRADENTON —  It will be a busy week in local govenment with multiple meetings of note on local government calendars.  The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, the …

County Seeking Purchaser for Lena Road "Musgrave" Property

Manatee County Government has published an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the sale and development of roughly 161 acres of surplus land adjacent to the county landfill off Lena …

This Week in Local Government: 1/14/24

It will be a somewhat quiet week in local governments with all government sites closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday, the Manatee School …

The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office recently announced the 4th Annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding. This heartwarming event joins together …

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