Bradenton’s Buses Are Getting Fancy Digs

The downtown bus transfer station is starting to take shape.

Do Manatees Speed Date?

Mote Marine Lab’s genetic sampling might provide some insight.

City Considers Consolidating Agency Leadership

As Sherod Halliburton leaves Central Community Redevelopment Agency council members debate reorganization.

County and City Offices Closed Monday

City of Bradenton and Manatee County offices are closed, but the trash scheduled is not affected.

A Bradenton Visionary Looks Back

Unlike virtually every other community redevelopment agency in Florida, he focused on human development and not the physical infrastructure.

Commissioner Charged with Leaving Accident

Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes left the crash scene before the Florida Highway Patrol arrived and apparently went to a hair appointment.

Manatee Water Park Seeks Land, Investors

Plans for a 15-acre water park are still in the works, but the developer first needs land and investors for the grand project.

Manatee’s Softest Reef Opens Saturday. Bring the Kids.

You don’t need an air tank or a wetsuit to visit Manatee’s newest reef.

Man Admits to Dumping Dead Hogs

Justin Alday phoned police to say he and his brother dumped 20 wild boar carcasses into Wares Creek.

Tougher Rules at Topless Bars

The revised land development code bans liquor service at topless bars and enables code enforcement officers to issue citations.

Dead Hogs Dumped in Wares Creek

City workers fished the seventh hog carcass from the creek on Wednesday. The decomposing bodies attract vultures.

Bradenton's Redevelopment Chief to Resign

Sherod Halliburton will join the Manatee Community Federal Credit Union as vice president of business development.

Is 2011 the Year Bradenton Changed?

Major projects focus on greatness.

Bradenton Takes a Long Weekend Off

Manatee County workers get ready for New Years

Elections Offices Gearing Up for Republican Primary

The Sunshine State once again is among the earliest to chose.

What's Closed, Open for the Long Holiday Weekend

Trash collection follows the usual schedule, but the rec center will close at noon Saturday and not reopen until Tuesday.

Manatee Pulls Plug on Red-Light Cameras For Now

Commissioners blame legislators for taking the bulk of the per ticket fines and forcing the county to take money from its depleted budget to make up for the costs of the program.

Sidewalk to Johnson Middle School to be Completed

The sidewalk should be unbroken by the beginning of the next school year.

High Tech Filters Being Constructed for Wares Creek Dredging

The new dewatering system is being built at the former Bradenton city hall site, as bids go out for construction of a new 9th Avenue bridge over the creek.

An Education Leader Retires to Accolades for Her Work

Lynette Edwards received four rounds of applause and a standing ovation at her last school board meeting on Monday night.

School Board to Consider Corporate Advertising in Schools

Can corporate cash plug local budget holes?

Commissioners Give Preliminary Approval to Pink Palace Incentives

Incentives include $125,000 and a county parking lot.

Downtown Development Chief Gets a Raise

The Downtown Development Authority voted to grant its executive director a $3,000 raise, which was tied to his contract.

Courtyard Carols Are Friday

Local groups will sing for a fundraiser for the United Way of Manatee County.

Local Law Enforcers Back Pre-Trial Program

Sheriffs, prosecutors, politicians and judges unite to stop legislation.

Traffic Signals Get Smarter With New Program

More than 200 traffic signals in Manatee County will report to command central.

City Gives Thumbs Up to Pink Palace Renovations

On Wednesday the City Council went over plans for the hotel renovations and parking.

Riverwalk Edges Closer to Reality

Bradenton’s historic riverfront is undergoing a fast makeover.

School Board Warned Cuts Will be Deep

Enrollments are up, revenues are down, where will it end?

New Ban on Killing Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads

The statewide measures will prohibit the possession, sale and exchange of tiger sharks and great, scalloped and smooth hammerhead sharks harvested from state waters.

Government Offices Remain Closed Today

Government offices will reopen Monday after the Thanksgiving weekend.

Blake Hospital Gets State Approval as Level II Trauma Center

The medical center will operate as a provisional Level II trauma center as the state reviews the application and operations.

Turkey Crawl Leads to Heated Debate

The annual downtown event left a mess downtown last Thanksgiving. Detractors wanted more guarantees and more time to debate this year's event.

It's Official: Wares Creek Dredging Has Begun

The ceremony for the urban dredge project took place Monday morning. Former County Commissioner Pat Glass, who worked on the project in the early days, spoke at the celebration.

Cork’s Opens In Its New Location

The popular downtown cigar bar reopens on the other side of Old Main street. Also this weekend, two concerts at Ace’s, JJ and Get Down Downtown.

What's Open, Closed for Veterans Day

Here is a list of government services that are open and closed on Veterans Day.

County Reconsiders Red Light Cameras

Changes to the laws could mean the county loses money on the program.

National Emergency Alert System Test Today

"Don't stress; it's only a test." That's what FEMA wants you to know about today's Emergency Alert System test at 2 p.m. The first nationwide test of the public warning system should last three and a half minutes.

Homeless Kids Get Help Through Food Drive

The Manatee County Tax Collector's Office is spearheading an effort to help a nonprofit called Feeding Empty Little Tummies Inc.

Dredging Preparations Move Ahead

County Commission set to take property today for easement and maintenance on dredging project as workers get the old city hall parking lot ready for a project ribbon cutting.