PALMETTO, Fla. — Manatee County is extending its cleanup management contract at Piney Point as officials continue monitoring and treatment efforts tied to the former facility near Palmetto,…
Read more Manatee County extends Piney Point cleanup contractMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners have approved a grant of up to $2 million to help rebuild the Anna Maria City Pier. In total, it’s a $7…
Read more Anna Maria City Pier set for comeback after $2 million county approvalTERRA CEIA, Fla. — A Florida Senate bill that would protect the ecosystem near Rattlesnake Key has passed unanimously. What You Need To Know The Florida Senate unanimously…
Read more Lawmakers, residents push to protect Terra Ceia, oppose Manatee cruise portMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — State transportation officials are asking the public for input on the future of the State Road 789 Bridge on Longboat Key — a decision…
Read more FDOT seeks public input on options for Longboat Key BridgeMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are set to begin construction this summer on a new Cortez Bridge. It’s a $128 million project to replace the span connecting Bradenton…
Read more New Cortez Bridge construction to start in June; some businesses concernedMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Elephants may be built for the wild, but colder weather still means extra care. So animal handlers at the Myakka Animal Ranch in Manatee…
Read more How Myakka Elephant Ranch keeps their elephants warmMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Part of Manatee County’s long-term water plan calls for taking drinking water from the Peace River. It comes at a critical time, as the…
Read more Manatee County to take 5 million gallons of water a day from Peace River in 2036BRADENTON, Fla. — A cruise terminal proposal has generated pushback from Manatee County residents and raised concern from environmental groups. What You Need To Know A cruise terminal…
Read more Manatee County cruise port proposal faces oppositionSARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Crews were scheduled to start a renourishment project at Lido Beach on Monday, but rough weather forced a delay. What You Need To Know…
Read more Lido Beach renourishment project to begin SundayMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Habitat for Humanity has launched a new push to expand Black homeownership. For many families, owning a home has felt out of reach. It’s…
Read more First family moves in under Habitat’s Advancing Black Homeownership ProgramMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — As trash piles up, at least one Manatee County resident is raising a stink. The county’s Big Bin Advantage program was meant to save the Solid…
Read more Manatee County resident voices concern about trash pickupMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — At Manatee Technical College, there’s a program called Project EDGE that teaches students with intellectual disabilities work skills to increase their independence. What You…
Read more Students with intellectual disabilities thrive with Project EDGE class at MTCMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lakewood Ranch High School is rolling out the welcome mat for future graduates. The school unveiled its new College and Career Center last fall,…
Read more Lakewood Ranch High School starts career corner inside libraryMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In Manatee County, your trash may soon be powering more than just the landfill. What You Need To Know Manatee County plans to turn…
Read more Manatee County turning trash into energy with Waste to Worth projectMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Largo police have arrested two people on felony animal cruelty charges after 11 sick dogs — including nine puppies — were abandoned in a park.…
Read more Two Largo residents arrested for animal creultyMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After months of work, the Anna Maria City Pier is showing signs of progress. Visitors and residents are starting to see poles sticking out…
Read more The Anna Maria City Pier expected to be open to public by fall of 2026MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new housing project is taking shape with a mission beyond bricks and mortar. A local nonprofit has officially broken ground on a development…
Read more New housing program to help youth who have aged out of the foster care systemSARASOTA, Fla. — Holiday shoppers are delivering a rush of business to end the year on an island where many businesses have been desperate for foot traffic. What…
Read more St. Armands Circle businesses get a boost in sales from holiday shoppersMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A local circus company says its business is booming, even as the industry struggles. What You Need To Know Cirque Italia added 30% more performers…
Read more Bay area circus company increases its staff amid industry strugglesSARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County has decided that a waterway reopened by storm surge from last year’s hurricanes will remain open. Midnight Pass connects Little Sarasota Bay…
Read more Midnight Pass brings clearer water, potential new opportunities for tourism
