Register To Vote In Manatee County By Monday

Several Manatee County municipalities will elect new leaders Nov. 2, while all county residents will vote on school funding tax referendum.

Goblin Gathering Will Take Place At Manatee County Park Oct. 15

The Goblin Gathering, scheduled Oct. 15 at GT Bray Park, offers a safe alternative to trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities.

5 Things About Pumpkins Before Visiting Patches In Bradenton

What to know about pumpkins before visiting the best fields in Bradenton this fall.

National Coffee Day In Bradenton: Where To Get Your Joe Fix

Coffee shops in Bradenton are among the places to celebrate the popular beverage on Sept. 29.

Bradenton Extends Alternate Yard Waste And Recycling Pickup

Due to a driver shortage, the city announced it will continue its alternate yard waste and recycling pickup through October.

Five-O Donut Co. To Open Bradenton Location In The Spring

The 3,000-foot facility will feature a doughnut production facility and a glass wall from which to view it.

Bradenton Woman Critically Injured During Motorcycle Accident

A Bradenton woman was ejected from a motorcycle as the driver attempted to make a u-turn near Lakewood Ranch.

Manatee Small Business Of The Year Nominees Announced

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce published a list of finalists for the 41st Annual Small Business Of The Year Awards

Ex-Daycare Employee Bond Set At 100K Following Assault Charges

The Laugh N Learn Academy lost its contract with the Early Learning Coalition after an ex-employee was charged with aggravated child abuse.

Local softball team to be honored by Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will honor the 2021 LRHS softball champs.

32-Year-Old Manatee County Sheriff's Mechanic Dies Of COVID-19

The father of four and former Employee of the Month was remembered as a "brilliant mechanic" and "incredibly kind soul."

Rental Arrears On Rise In Manatee County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Manatee County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

17-Year-Old Palmetto HS Student Dies Of COVID-19

Aryana Santana, described by her family as a "ray of sunshine" lost her battle with COVID-19 Tuesday morning.

Best Schools: How Bradenton Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts serving Bradenton.

4-Month-Old's Leg Fractured By Bradenton Daycare Worker

An employee at Laugh and Learn Daycare was arrested Wednesday after security footage showed her abusing a four-month-old.

IMG Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Student: Sheriff

A former teacher at IMG Academy in Bradenton faces multiple charges after having a sexual relationship with an underage student, MCSO said.

Bradenton Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Bradenton area was no exception.

Free Cemetery Tours Offered At Manatee Village In October

The Manatee Village Historical Park in Bradenton will offer free, staff-led tours of Manatee County's oldest public cemetery Oct. 9, 23.

Postal Worker Killed After Mail Truck Was Hit By SUV: Police

A U.S. postal worker died Monday after an SUV’s driver ran a stop sign in Bradenton and hit a mail truck, police said.

See Pumpkin Prices In Bradenton Before Visiting The Best Patch

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in the Bradenton area comes at a cost.

4 Yard-Waste Drop-Off Sites Established Throughout Bradenton

With yard waste and recycling temporarily picked up during alternating weeks, 4 yard-waste drop-off sites have been established in the city.

Organizations Urge Peaceful Protest Against CPS In Manatee County

National groups ask people to leave teddy bears at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to protest children "unjustly" taken from parents.

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Sept. 20...LRHS Homecoming!

A student-produced podcast highlighting some of the things that make Lakewood Ranch High School special.

School aide draws on childhood language experience

Lakewood Ranch High School ESOL aide Avelina Besse know what its like to struggle with English.

Bradenton Area Pumpkin Availability 2021

Pumpkin patches in the Bradenton area are gearing up for the peak season.

Best Pumpkin Patch Farms Around Bradenton

Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Florida offer a ton of fall fun for the family.

Overturned Tanker Truck Kills Woman In U.S. 301 Crash: FHP

A tanker truck overturned onto a car, killing the driver, while making a left turn from a travel lane on U.S. 301 Thursday morning, FHP said

Pro-Choice Protester Arrested After Asking Deputy’s Name

A social justice activist attending Tuesday’s Manatee County commission meeting was arrested after asking a deputy his name, badge number.

Emergency grant enables repairs on youth group home

Funding of $27,800 from Manatee Community Foundation will cover plumbing repairs for Safe Children Coalition's ‘Grammie's House'

Legality Of County Abortion Restrictions To Be Posed To Moody

Manatee County commissioners narrowly approved sending a letter to Florida AG Moody seeking legal advice on local abortion restrictions.

Visit These Manatee County Museums For Free On Museum Day 2021

Smithsonian Magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 18. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.

COVID-19 Testing Site For Students, School Staff Opens

With more than 2,500 COVID-19 cases at Manatee County Schools since Aug. 10, the county has opened a testing site for students, staff.

Bradenton-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Manatee County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

‘Armed And Dangerous’ Bradenton Shooting Suspect Sought: Police

One suspect in a deadly shooting in Bradenton has been taken into custody, while police look for a second they say is "armed and dangerous."

‘Never Forget,’ Say Deputies Who Worked For NYPD During 9/11

Three Manatee County deputies who worked for NYPD during the 9/11 attacks say Americans should “never forget” that tragic day, MCSO said.

Kids’ Pumpkin Books To Read Before Visiting Patches In Bradenton

A fall visit to pumpkin fields in the Bradenton area can become even better with these books about pumpkins.

Lakewood Ranch grad recognized by Super Bowl champs

Flag football star Shivani Ghansiam won one of four scholarships

Students Have Unlimited Access To Library System With New Program

The library system’s All-Access Pass is a partnership between Manatee County government and the School District of Manatee County.

The Lid Is About to Come Off the Corruption In Manatee County

It's hard to imagine that there aren't a lot of things going on that shouldn't be in Manatee County.

Manatee County Government: Starting Today, All-Access Pass Entitles Manatee County School Students Virtually Unlimited Access To Public ...

MANATEE COUNTY, FLA (Sept. 9, 2021) -- More than 50,000 public-school students will now have access to one million book, 2,000 periodica ...