Labor Day Tips from the U.S. Labor Secretary

The United States Department of Labor has resources to help you find a first job, new job or different career.

MANATEE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

O'Brien Campaign HQ Opening and Major Endorsement Announcement

Willowbrook Residents Take Aim at Builder

Residents ask County Commissioners to stop KB Homes from building more developments in Manatee County.

County Commissioners Approve Renovation Plans for Warner's Bayou Boat Ramp

Initial plans prompted the neighborhood to protest. After several neighborhood meetings five of seven commissioners give a nod to new renovation plans.

Are Republicans or Democrats More Giving?

A new study compares charitable giving levels by state to how states voted in the 2008 election: red or blue. Guess which party is most generous?

Tropical Storm Debby Victims Near Deadline for Aid

Time is running out to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA. You just may qualify.

Are You Worried About Your Job?

The state's jobless rate is better than it was in 2011, yet still higher than the national average.

Online Quiz Matches Voters with Ideal Presidential Candidate

The free quiz matches voters' views with the candidates.

Local Firefighters Highlight Student Safety

Students returns to school Aug. 20, and fire-safety personnel will be out to remind motorists to drive safely.

Veteran Fire Lieutenant Awarded Congressional Honor

The Career Service Award honors leadership, professionalism and commitment.

Runoff Elections Have Run Their Course

Bradenton voters eliminated runoff elections by voting to change the city charter.

Joe McClash Is Out as County Commissioner

The veteran Manatee County Commissioner lost to a newcomer on the GOP ballot in Tuesday's primary.

Meet and greet with Ed Bailey

Meet and greet with Betsy Benac

Meet and greet with Ed Brodsky

Sarasota County Civic League - Luncheon

Countdown for Change - On the Road to the RNC

Sarasota County Civic League

CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD

FDOT1 SMART Connect Public Workshops

Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Meet & Greet

Open House with Representative Steube, District 67

School Board Meeting

Southeast Manatee County Democratic Club

Manatee County Budget Workshop

Manatee County Democratic Women's Club

2011 Legislative Update and Presentation by the Bradenton Community Redevelopment Association

County Trims 3 Jobs, Consolidates Departments In Downsizing Move

Planning, Building departments will merge; Organizational development manager position held by David Klement is eliminated.

Riverwalk Project Clears Another Hurdle

Residents lobby for inclusion of restaurants, skate park as DDA approves concept plan, construction budget and bond issue.

County OKs $800,000 In Job-Creating Incentives

Three companies will expand or relocate in Manatee County, creating more than 400 jobs.

Holiday Closings in Manatee County

Here's the schedule for your Christmas weekend.

Fransen Named County Employee of the Year

Right-of-way inspector has worked for Manatee County since 1982.

Board of County Commissioners Budget Meeting

Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting

School Board Meeting

Destination Manatee 2010 Update Breakfast

City Council Meeting

Board of County Commissioners meeting

Board of County Commissioners work session