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‘Full-Time Dad To 3’ Kids Earns Degree: Palmetto Graduation Shoutout

Many graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Palmetto.

School Bus Sideswiped Car In Bradenton Crash: FL Highway Patrol

There were four students onboard a school bus when it turned into a car at a Bradenton intersection Thursday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Driver Charged Weeks After Fatal Hit-And-Crash In Manatee: FL Troopers

A bicyclist was killed in a March 22 hit-and-run crash in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver was arrested Wednesday.

Community Day School’s Cheer Team excels at national competition

In its first year of competition, elementary school team comes in second – by just one point – at East Coast Grand National Championships

Safe Children Coalition presents 13th annual SCC Conference

Annual event convened hundreds of child welfare and mental health experts and practitioners, and foster parents

FL Company Owed Workers $92K In Overtime Wages: U.S. Dept. Of Labor

An outdoor patio furniture company in Bradenton owed workers about $92K in back wages after denying their overtime pay, Dept. of Labor said.

Project Pride SRQ announces Grand Carnival In Bloom headliners

Country artists Lou Ridley and Brady Riley will be featured performers during Pride Month gala event

WBTT announces final 2023-2024 Young Artist Program showcase

Young WBTT performer Charlie ‘CJ’ Melton will present ‘I Sing Because I’m Happy; I Sing Because I’m Free’ on May 19, 2024

16 Unlicensed Contractors Arrested, Charged: Manatee County Sheriff

49 charges related to failure to workers' compensation fraud and unlicensed contracting were filed during a sting, Manatee sheriff said.

"Mustangs Ahead" podcast - "Soft" skills are necessary for success

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Two local teachers honored with congressional awards

Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers were recognized by Rep. Vern Buchanan

Deputy Arrested For Domestic Battery: Manatee County Sheriff

Timothy Downey, Jr. resigned from being a Manatee County deputy while being investigated for domestic battery, the sheriff’s office said.

Skunk With Head Stuck In Bottle Rescued In Manatee County: Sheriff

A skunk in “a stinky situation” was rescued near the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office training center in Palmetto, the agency said.

Beat the heat with the Summer Circus Spectacular

Popular collaboration of Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling brings world-class circus talent to the beautiful Historic Asolo Theater

Safe Children Coalition holds World of Work Career Expo & Job Fair

Free community event features numerous potential employers, information on summer jobs and volunteer opportunities, and more

The Fresh Market's New Manatee County Grocery Store Opens

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market opened its new Lakewood Ranch store —​ its third in Manatee County —​ Wednesday.

10th Street W. Temporarily Closes In Bradenton: Police

A section of 10th Street W. in Bradenton is closed through Thursday afternoon while the Public Works Department repairs equipment.

Jerk Dog Records Celebrates 10 Years In Bradenton

The record shop, which focuses on punk and garage rock, opened in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts a decade ago.

Explore the World of STEM with SCF’s Coding Academy

Kids and kids at heart are invited to explore the world of STEM with SCF’s Coding Academy.

Award-Winning Summer Camps at SCF Coding Academy Now Enrolling

2024 STEM Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school students at SCF Coding Academy now enrolling at Coding.SCF.edu/Camps

Kayakers Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: U.S. Coast Guard

Two FL kayakers were rescued from waters near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday after their boat flipped, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Largest Hotel In Bradenton Area Opening Soon: Marriott

The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, which will connect to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, will open this spring.

Toddler Drowns In Pool At Bradenton Vacation Rental Home: Police

A boy visiting Bradenton with his family from Arkansas drowned in the pool of a vacation rental home Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Sailor Circus Academy presents ‘Origins’

The Red Troupe of the Circus Arts Conservatory’s youth training program to present four performances of spring show

Former Commissioner Sworn In As Manatee Supervisor Of Elections

FL Gov. DeSantis appointed James Satcher, the former District 1 commissioner, as the new Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.

Goodwill Manasota supports Night With The Stars Prom

Donation of gift cards helping exceptional guests at annual event to purchase formal attire

Tropicana Plant Shooting, Kidnapping Suspect Arrested: Police

The suspect in the shooting of a coworker at Bradenton’s Tropicana plant and the kidnapping of another in June was arrested, police said.

The Fresh Market Sets Grand Opening Date For 3rd Manatee County Store

The Fresh Market has set the grand opening date of its new Lakewood Ranch store, the company's third in Manatee County.

Safe Children Coalition launches new medical program

In-house nurse care coordination team helping clients to receive assessments, healthcare education, referrals, access to medical supplies

Illegal Immigration To Be Discussed By Manatee County Commissioners

Manatee County commissioners will discuss Tuesday how illegal immigration affects health care, schools, law enforcement, social services.

Become a True Leader of Impact with SCF’s Leadership Academy

Registration is available at SCF.edu/Training by clicking “leadership” under “Professional Development” from the left navigation menu.

Local high schoolers perform at Carnegie Hall

Singers from Lakewood Ranch High School were part of the National Youth Choir

Bradenton Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Officers At US Capitol: DOJ

A Bradenton man assaulted officers on Jan. 6 at U.S. Capitol and helped his parents break into the building, the U.S. DOJ said.

‘Intelligent Young Lady’: Manatee County Girl Lauded As 'Star Student'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local "Star Students" who succeed in Florida classrooms and their communities.

Music and Theatre Inclined Students Eligible for College Scholarships

Reserve your spot for SCF's Annual Music & Theatre Scholarship Audition Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W.

Illegal Slot Machines Removed From Bradenton Bar: Police

Four slot machines were removed from Pour Decisions Saloon in Bradenton after an investigation into illegal gambling, police said.

WBTT announces second 2023-2024 Young Artist Program showcase

Popular WBTT performer Ariel Blue will present ‘On Love’s Boulevard’ on April 21-22, 2024

“They Promised Her The Moon” Tells the story of Pilot Jerrie Cobb

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Theatre will present Laurel Ollstein’s “They Promised Her The Moon”

Local high school teachers share prom pix from the past

Lakewood Ranch teachers are sharing their prom pictures online