Indivisible Manatee is hosting two “No Kings” rallies this Saturday, June 14, that are expected to draw hundreds of participants from every corner of Manatee County. Both events are part …
BRADENTON — This week, the Palmetto City Commission and the Manatee County Commission will be in session. On Wednesday, the Manatee County Commission will hold joint meeting sessions with …
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to use his political power to reshape the state university system, some lawmakers are saying enough. DeSantis has been stacking trustee …
Florida legislators are using budget negotiations to revisit substantive legislation related to education and health care that didn’t pass during the 2025 regular session.
Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) is urgently calling on residents to help ease overcrowding at shelters by providing foster homes for kittens in need. "It’s …
On Thursday, Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with plans to raise impact fees to 100 percent of the rate suggested by consultants in its most recent …
Public records are providing new insights into a commissioner’s motion to direct county administration to negotiate the cancellation of a reimbursement agreement for a roundabout …
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 …
Tens of thousands of Suncoast homeowners are spending more money each year to pay off bonds tied to independent special districts than in property taxes toward their actual local governments.
Over the past week, red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Two former top finance officers at the New College Foundation say they were ousted in 2023 after pushing back against college administrators who sought to use donor-restricted funds to cover …
As part of its ongoing efforts to help residents prepare for severe weather, Manatee County is making self-service sandbag locations available to the public throughout the …
Following the exploratory phase of his campaign this spring, David Jolly says he’s ready to go and has officially entered the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. He acknowledges the …
It's going to be another busy week in local government, with the Manatee School Board, the Manatee County Commission, and the Bradenton City Council in session. The Manatee County …
Manatee County officials have announced that the county-wide burn ban, issued due to dry weather conditions, will expire at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The decision …
A 28-year-old Manatee County School District middle school teacher was arrested on Monday, June 2, after turning herself in to authorities. Arrest warrants were issued for Oliver …
During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve the adoption of a county ordinance that will prohibit the opening of any new retail pet stores within Manatee …
The state’s budget expires in 27 days and legislators are back in town to make sure there’s a spending plan in place on July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. Leadership unveiled …
Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill four openings for its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …
The National League of Women Voters recognizes that our country is in a constitutional crisis and advocates that steps be taken to defend democracy. Toward that end, they have launched the …