During a Thursday land use meeting, the Manatee County Commission approved a contract for the sale of the old Bradenton City Hall property located at 500 15th Street West …
Manatee County Commissioners voted to release 10 acres of conservation easement to Benderson Development during a land use meeting on Nov. 7. Local environmentalists opposed the …
While the constitutional amendments on recreational cannabis and abortion rights both received strong support on Election Day, getting 56% and 57%, respectively, they both failed to become law …
Six proposed state constitutional amendments were on Florida voters’ General Election ballots this year, and voters approved two of the measures. Constitutional amendments require 60 percent …
Manatee County voters cast their ballots to approve two proposed local referenda on Tuesday. The measures needed at least 60 percent approval to pass. Optional School Board Millage …
Former teacher Manatee County School Board member Charlie Kennedy and longtime educator Heather Felton easily won non-partisan school board runoffs on Tuesday. Both …
When the new board is seated this month, the Manatee County Commission will include three new faces. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, community activist …
On Election Day, you cannot drop-off a completed Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballot at your precinct, BUT you can drop it off at the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office at 600 301 Blvd W, Bradenton, FL …
This week Manatee County Government shared on its social media accounts that it had finalized a $140 million line of credit with Wells Fargo to fund various infrastructure projects. …
There is so much misinformation being disseminated about Amendment 4. Much of the advertising with misleading or false information is coming from our state government, using taxpayers dollars to …
Scott Hopes's case management hearing has been rescheduled to Jan. 30, 2025. The former Manatee County Administrator is accused of submitting incorrect timecards in 2021 and …
Early voting in Manatee County will remain open through Saturday, November 2. Registered voters can cast their ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily at any of the following …
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate running against Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, said Monday that Floridians confused about the abortion-rights amendment should talk to their doctors …
Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-2 to approve a revised general development plan for approximately 55 acres at the corner of Mulholland and Fort Hamer Roads in Parrish despite …
With Floridians now actively voting on the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older, Gov. Ron DeSantis made a direct appeal to weed enthusiasts on …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of an ordinance that will provide county officials with the ability to regulate and inspect local pet …
Early voting is now open in Manatee County. Registered voters can cast their ballots Monday, October 21, through Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily …
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that authorities have started criminal proceedings against the owner of the bull terrier found abandoned and tied to a pole on Interstate 75 ahead of Hurricane …
The Florida House D71 race will see Democrat Adriaan DeVilliers challenge incumbent Republican Will Robinson. When Rep. Robinson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, we …
The Florida House District 72 race features Republican Bill Connerly and Democrat Lesa Miller. Republican Tommy Gregory, recently hired as President of State College of Florida, is vacating the …