Manatee County Fair Opens Jan. 13 In Palmetto

106th annual Manatee County Fair will run from Jan. 13-23 and features arts and crafts, livestock shows, rides, fair food, entertainment.

$900K Available For Housing Upgrades, Assistance: Manatee County

Low- and very low-income homeowners in Manatee County have until Jan. 28 to apply for housing rehabilitation, replacement assistance.

Abortion Ban, Piney Point, Vax Clinic: Top 2021 Manatee News

Other top 2021 stories: the Stanley Cup at Anna Maria Island dive bars, Ringling Bros. circus to return, Bradenton golfer wins Olympic gold.

FL Polar Plunge 2022 Events Celebrate New Year

Cities throughout FL have scheduled polar plunge events on New Year’s Day and other weekends this winter. Are you ready to take the plunge?

Manatee Power Plant Makes Toxic Emissions List: ProPublica

A ProPublica report looked at 1,000 hot spots for toxic emissions across the country, including Florida Power & Light’s Manatee Power Plant.

Piney Point Deep-Well Injection Permit Approved: Manatee County

The former phosphate processing plant experienced a wastewater breach this spring. The deep-well injection will remove the remaining water.

East Manatee County Library Construction Begins In Lakewood Ranch

The $20 million building overlooking Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch will house both the East County Library and a community center.

Seafood & Music Festival Comes To Downtown Bradenton This Weekend

This year’s free Bradenton Riverwalk Seafood & Music Festival runs Friday through Sunday and features seafood cuisine and live music.

World’s Largest Solar-Powered Battery Unveiled In Manatee County

FPL’s new solar-powered battery, the largest in the world, can power 329,000 homes or 100 million iPhone batteries for more than 2 hours.

Local DAR member donates backpacks and supplies for homeless vets

Rebecca Morgan honors her late mother through ‘Sue’s Backpacks’ donation to Goodwill Manasota’s Veterans Services program

Cortez Post Office Saved, Lease Extended 5 Years: USPS

The Cortez Post Office received an eviction notice earlier this year. Now, the USPS has been able to renegotiate a new lease and stay open.

Annual Toy Drive Hosted By Bradenton Blue Foundation: Police

Drop off a donated toy at the Bradenton police headquarters during Saturday's drive-thru event or leave it in the lobby at your convenience.

Safe Children Coalition hosts Foster Care Fair Funding Forum

Several state officials serve as panelists at event designed to advocate for better, more equitable funding for state care system

Law Library Renamed To Honor African American Attorney: Clerk

The Manatee County Law Library at the Manatee County Judicial Center in Bradenton is now called the Layon F. Robinson, II Law Library.

Pastor Known For False COVID-19 Claims To Speak In Bradenton

Right-wing pastor Greg Locke, banned from Twitter for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, will speak at Bayshore Community Church.

Goodwill Manasota partners with local food banks

Food collection at Goodwill locations will help to feed the hungry in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Poinsettia Sale Starts Friday At Manatee County Jail: Sheriff

Proceeds from the poinsettia sale at the Manatee County Jail will benefit its Leading Inmates to Future Employment program.

All-Abilities, Inclusive Playground Coming To Bradenton: City

The Rotary Clubs of Manatee County has raised the $415,000 needed to build a playground for children of all ages, abilities in Bradenton.

Trash Talk: Manatee County Issues Survey On Trash Collection

As Manatee County renews its garbage hauler’s contract, customers are asked to share their thoughts on trash collection services.

Safe Children Coalition to Accept Cryptocurrency Donations

Beginning on #CryptoGivingTuesday, Nov. 30, local child welfare organization will accept cryptocurrencies through end-of-year fundraising

Kitten, Sandhill Crane Rescued By Manatee County Deputies

Animal rescues have kept the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office busy in the past week, as deputies rescued a kitten and a sandhill crane.

Bradenton Sewage Spills Targeted By Impending Lawsuit

Suncoast Waterkeeper and other environmental groups plan to sue the city of Bradenton for a history of sewage spills in the Manatee River.

Charges Dropped Against Protester Who Asked Officer's Name

Pro-choice protester was arrested outside a Manatee County commission meeting in September after asking a deputy for his name, badge number.

Bradenton’s Garbage Collection Schedule Changes Continue

As a CDL driver shortage continues, Bradenton is forced to extend its temporary alternating yard waste and recycling collection schedule.

Tell Someone In Bradenton You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Bradenton, and we’ll publish it in November.

Fundraising Record Broken With Return Of USF’s Brunch On The Bay

The signature fundraising event for USF Sarasota-Manatee, Brunch on the Bay, returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday.

TX Couple Finds Cameras In FL Rental, Wants To Sue Airbnb: Report

The couple has been blocked from suing Airbnb because they agreed to the vacation rental website’s terms of service, reports said.

Water Main Punctured By Contractor During Work In Braden River

The punctured water main was slated to be replaced, anyway, as part of the 44th Avenue extension bridge project, Manatee County said.

Low-Income Housing Repair Program Accepting Applications

$450,000 available to special needs, low-income households through Manatee County’s SHIP Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement Program.

Safe Children Coalition to provide Thanksgiving meals

Child welfare organization continues tradition of distributing holiday meals to families served through its programs for youth and families

$20M Library Approved For Lakewood Ranch Community: Report

Manatee County commissioners approved a new library in Lakewood Ranch that will double as a community center, reports said.

Drowning Manatee Rescued, Red Tide Toxin May Have Caused Illness

Two Freedom Boat Club workers sprung to action when they learned about a distressed manatee in the Manatee River Monday, saving its life.

Life-Like Dinosaur Exhibit Opens At Bradenton Museum Saturday

More than two dozen life-like animatronic dinosaurs will be on display at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature starting Saturday.

Tour Perico Preserve, Learn History Of Cuban Fishermen Thursday

Cuban fishermen called Ranchos lived in thriving communities along FL’s shores, including in what is now Manatee County, in the late 1600s.

2 Unclaimed Veterans Honored At Side-By-Side Funeral

Two Manatee County veterans who died alone, Albert Hall and Manny Fluker, were honored at a dual funeral at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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$1 Million Florida Lottery Prize Claimed By Manatee County Man

A Bradenton man claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery said.

Gov. DeSantis’ Wife, Casey DeSantis, Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, 41, “is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Mick Jagger's $2M Home + Women's March + First Watch Goes Public

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Piney Point Lawsuit Against Manatee County Coming Soon

FL conservation groups will sue Manatee County over its plans to use a deep well injection to remove remaining wastewater at Piney Point.