Downtown Development Begins To Take New Direction

City Council offers its guidance on how Bradenton's CRAs can improve their operations — and their public perceptions.

Wares Creek Dredging Contract Awarded; Work Could Start In June

Advancement of long-delayed project is 'very exciting' and 'rewarding,' officials say.

Local Tea Partiers Call For Freedom From Debt

County and state politicians, including Florida CFO Jeff Atwater, make their voices heard at Tax Day Rally in Manatee.

Wares Creek Dredging Takes Tiny Step Forward

Decades-old phone line is dug up from creek, the first significant work in the long-delayed project.

City's Form-Based Code Comes Under Fire

Critics say proposed planning strategy would be too restrictive and may dissuade growth in Bradenton.

County's Red-Light Cameras Will Soon Be Rolling

Commissioners authorize a 30-day warning period for two local intersections; tickets could kick in by the end of May.

Pink Palace Deal May Be Dead

DDA's latest offer of about $1.8M in public funds to help renovate landmark hotel is 'just not feasible' for Widewaters Group, which had sought about $3.8M.

Pill Mills Special Report: New Database May Treat Florida's Prescription Drug Epidemic

After two years of delays, the state now has the green light to implement a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

School Board Wrestles With $9.4M Health Care Fund Shortfall

A plan approved last year to eliminate a $9.4 million shortfall in the the Manatee County School District health care system was rehashed at a school board meeting Monday.

For Local Military Wives, Government Shutdown Would Be 'Tragic'

Military families who live paycheck to paycheck threatened by political stalemate in Washington.

County Delegates' Tallahassee Trip No Day At The Beach

But commissioners say they hope last week's visit to state legislative session was a productive one.

Request City Services Online, From Your Mobile Phone

Bradenton residents can ask for road repairs, garbage pickup and more through new constituent services platform.

County Refuels High School Driver's Ed Program — For Now

Commissioners vote to approve funding for school district program but want an update on how it's working.

Driver's License Office Closing; Public Has Options For Help

A help line and a mobile office are available until services shift to a new location with Tax Collector.

County Addresses Residents' Fears In 44th Ave. Extension

Commissioners vote to instruct staff to explore lowering speed limit, reducing lanes and taking measures to mitigate noise.

School Board Votes To Suspend One Employee, Fire Another

One worker was suspended without pay for alleged insubordination and misconduct, and the other was fired for not reporting a possible child abuse incident.

Yard Waste Pickup Changes Monday For City Residents

Starting April 4, yard waste will be collected on Mondays and Tuesdays to keep "Friendly City' a 'Clean City.'

From Pink Palace To Jimmy John's To Housing Developments, Bradenton Business On Upswing

City council hears promising news on Harbour Isle, Tidewater Preserve; two new Chase bank locations and Jimmy John's sandwich shop to open in Bradenton.

Dozens In Bradenton Protest Gov. Scott's Budget Proposals

The local Awake the State rally held Tuesday along Cortez Road in front of state Sen. Mike Bennett's office was one of about 30 held around Florida.

Protesters Rally In Bradenton Against State Budget Cuts

A crowd of about 50 had assembled by 4 p.m. Tuesday outside Sen. Mike Bennett's office along Cortez Road West.

City Council OKs Riverwalk Plans

Conceptual plans for $6.2 million revitalization project get green light.

County Brings Bra-Win Palms Dredging Dispute To Close

Commissioners vote to assess $3,400 to 12 residents who say canal dredging project next to their homes was botched in 2006.

What's Open, What's Closed On Presidents Day

Important information on holiday closings around city and county government.

Changes Coming To Bradenton CRAs?

City to look into reorganizing Community Redevelopment Agencies' operations as a way to cut costs, streamline government.

City Council Members Fuming Over Handling Of Ezra Incentives

Barnebey, Byrd take issue with how DDA's deal to bring restaurant downtown played out.

Local Groups Ask Legislative Delegates To Do No Harm

Facing a $3.5 billion budget deficit, most were hoping their programs would not be cut. Some voiced opposition to Sen. Bennett's proposed immigration bill.