For years, Lincoln Academy was thought to be the first school for Black students in Manatee County. However, it was discovered in 2006 through extensive research by the Heritage House Museum that an earlier school did exist, Here's the story.
The Manatee County Commission narrowly approved a .15 millage reduction during the first FY2025 budget hearing on Thursday evening. The 4-2 vote came after two additional votes for …
This week Manatee County Government said goodbye to a 20-year employee and in three weeks an additional official will also serve their last day with the organization. Both …
At Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 6-0 to direct staff to bring to the board amendments to the comprehensive land use plan that would restore the recently …
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Following the Thursday arrest of a Bayshore High School student who posted threats toward Manatee County students online, the Manatee School District posted multiple alerts to …
Vote411.org is an online Voters Guide, created and maintained by the national, state and local League of Women Voters. Candidate information for the 2024 general election for Florida and Manatee …
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 …
After an August primary choc full of landslide upsets, Manatee County voters will decide several key races on the November ballot. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, grassroots …
At Thursday's Manatee Planning Commission meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a map and text amendment/rezone from RES-6 to RES-9, limited to a maximum density …
Seven members of Florida’s Democratic Congressional delegation have written a letter asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the DeSantis administration’s …
It will be another very quiet week in local government. On Tuesday evening, at 6:00 p.m., the Manatee County Commission will convene for its second and final FY2025 budget …
Rick Scott said Wednesday that, if he were Donald Trump, he would do “as many debates as possible” against Kamala Harris. But when asked whether he’ll commit to at least one …
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 …
After receiving numerous grievance complaints regarding the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee, the Republican Party of Florida voted to suspend the political party …
This Halloween, Manatee County businesses and organizations are joining forces in a county-wide initiative to promote literacy and community engagement. The drive aims to collect …
The City of Palmetto and the Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency recently announced that the long-awaited groundbreaking of the Woman’s Club in downtown Palmetto will take …
Plans for a future Home Depot Store at the intersection of Rangeland Parkway and Lorraine Road in East County will not move forward, says a representative of the …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida and one sample from Florida’s East Coast. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF …
There are 6 Florida constitutional amendments on the November ballot. There are two local tax referenda on the ballot. Make sure you understand these amendments and referenda AND their implications …