Lakewood Ranch Protest Targets Organizer Of Elite Vaccine Clinic

On Saturday, protestors drove through Lakewood Ranch Main Street calling for Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh to step down.

Manatee County Vaccine Gate

Why Are the Investigations Taking So Long?

Manatee County Government: Latest Updates On Piney Point Reservoirs

The latest updates on the situation at the Piney Point reservoir will be posted here. This page will continue to be updated as the situa ...

Manatee County Government: Latest Updates On Piney Point Reservoirs, Evacuation Orders

The latest updates on the situation at the Piney Point reservoir will be posted here. This page will continue to be updated as the situa ...

Manatee County Government: Latest Updates On Piney Point Reservoirs, Evacuation Orders

The latest updates on the situation at the Piney Point reservoir will be posted here. This page will continue to be updated as the situa ...

Manatee County Government: Manatee County Commissioners Confirm Dr. Scott Hopes As ActingCounty Administrator

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 1, 2021) -- Manatee County Commissioners today confirmed Dr. Scott Hopes as acting County Administrator.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Manatee County neighbors.

Manatee Politician Tests Positive For COVID-19, Self-Quarantines

Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, encourages masks, vaccine.

The Ditches of Manatee County

Look to the right, to the left, there they are: open clogged, algae filled, and full of mosquito breeding standing water drainage ditches.

Floridians Split On DeSantis’ COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Survey

According to a Florida Patch survey, 57 percent of respondents gave the governor low marks for his coronavirus response, vaccine rollout.

DeSantis Cancels All COVID-19 Fines Issued By Local Governments

Florida's governor signed an executive order Wednesday canceling all fines related to pandemic-related restrictions by local governments.

Texts Show Political Motives Behind Elite Vaccine Event: Report

Commissioner Baugh and developer Rex Jensen texted about how the elite Lakewood Ranch vaccine event could benefit DeSantis, reports said.

Manatee Is Hiring: Vaccine Site Worker, County Administrator

After forcing out county administrator Cheri Coryea, the BOCC is looking for her replacement. Also, Manatee is hiring vaccine workers.

Ethics Complaint Targets Politician Behind Elite Vaccine Clinic

An Ellenton attorney filed an ethics complaint against Manatee County Commissioner Baugh for her role in a Lakewood Ranch pop-up clinic.

Manatee County Commission off the Rails

Sometimes the political tea leaves are just easy to read.

Suspend Politician Behind Exclusive Vaccine Clinic, Democrat Says

FL’s highest-ranking Democrat calls for the suspension of Commissioner Baugh, who helped set up a vaccine clinic for wealthy residents.

Manatee County Commission – Corrupt to a Fault

Asking the Manatee County Sheriff to investigate this issue is akin to putting the fox in charge of the hen house.

Exclusive Vaccine Clinic's Organizer Investigated By Police

Despite Commissioner Baugh hosting a pop-up clinic for wealthy ZIP codes, adding herself to a VIP list, the BOCC voted to keep her as chair.

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea Steps Down: Report

After pressure from the Manatee County Commission, Coryea stepped down with a separation package worth $204,000, reports said.

Pop-Up Clinic Caters To Wealthy, Politician’s Friends: Report

Commissioner Baugh cherry picked ZIP codes, added herself, others to the list for a Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic, reports said.

Coryea Given More Time To Negotiate Severance Package: Report

Manatee County commissioners decided Tuesday to delay their vote to fire County Administrator Cheri Coryea, reports said.

Senior Manatee County Staff Members Plan Departure: Report

With the commission’s renewed bid to fire County Administrator Coryea, the deputy county administrator, director of IT plan their departure.

Manatee County Commission - Sex, Lies, and Blackmail

Then there is also the question of the blackmail charge.

Whitmore Hires Lawyer After Kruse's Blackmail Accusation: Report

Kruse, after admitting to an affair, accused fellow commissioner Whitmore of trying to blackmail him at Tuesday’s county commission meeting.

DeSantis’ Vaccine Distribution Criticized By U.S. House Democrats

U.S. Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Frankel and Deutch criticized the governor’s vaccine distribution process Thursday, reports said.

Kruse Accuses Whitmore Of Blackmail, Renews Bid To Fire Coryea

Commissioner Kruse admitted to an affair, accused fellow commissioner Whitmore of attempting to blackmail him, at Tuesday's meeting.

Is Manatee County Becoming a Defacto Metro?

As development continues to grow unabated in Manatee County problems continue to mount.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex-Florida Data Scientist Rebekah Jones

Rebekah Jones, who built FL's coronavirus dashboard, said she’ll turn herself in to police Sunday. She said that she faces unknown charges.

Parrish Man Identified In Viral U.S. Capitol Photo, Arrested

Adam Christian Johnson, 36, has been identified in a viral image of a man taking a U.S. House lectern. He was arrested on a federal warrant.

Vanessa Baugh Named Manatee County Commission Chair: Report

The District 5 commissioner was selected to serve as chair of the Manatee County Commission in a 5 to 2 vote, reports said.

Manatee County Opportunity Lost

Commissioner Kruse and the, incoming Commission members held the opportunity in their hands to begin moving Manatee County into the future.

Cheri Coryea To Retain County Administrator Position: Report

Commissioners had a change of heart in a vote to keep County Administrator Cheri Coryea at Thursday’s land-use meeting, reports said.

Manatee County Administrator – Time for a Change

There is no sense in dragging this out through a series of histrionics and tear-filled meetings.

Manatee County Slowly Killing the Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs

Manatee County is faced with the age-old conflict between developers and controlled growth.

What’s Open, Closed In Manatee County On Thanksgiving

Here are some closures and schedule changes for Bradenton-area government offices, facilities and services over the holiday weekend.

Two Petitions Support Keeping County Administrator Cheri Coryea

After county commissioners decided to move toward firing Coryea in a 4 to 3 vote Thursday, two online petitions supporting her were created.

County Administrator Cheri Coryea On The Chopping Block: Report

Two days after installing four new members, the Manatee County Commission moves to fire the county administrator, reports said.

Four Manatee County Commissioners Sworn In Tuesday

Three commissioners – Kruse, Van Ostenbridge and Satcher – are new to the role, while Baugh enters a third term.

Bradenton Area Voter Turnout 'Fantastic' This Year

Nearly 218,000 Manatee County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.

Bradenton Voters Redirected To Wrong Polling Station: Poll Worker

“A number of people” were directed to the incorrect polling station close to 7 p.m. on Election Day, a poll volunteer said.