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Community News, Manatee County

Local firefighters deployed to Texas wildfire

Sep 1, 2026 – Rodney Kwiatkowski
July 7, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Understanding the scope of vacation rentals in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County commissioners are considering imposing stricter vacation rental regulations in the unincorporated areas of Manatee County that include Cortez and portions of west Brad…
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June 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Juvenile e-bike rider struck on Manatee Avenue

A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning on Manatee Avenue. The driver of the SUV involved in the accident was not at fault, according to the Bradenton Police De…
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May 27, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Before the call comes in: Designate a ‘Water Watcher’

West Manatee Fire Rescue recommends designating a water watcher to monitor children’s swimming activities at pools and beaches.
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sgt. Getman named Hundred Club’s officer of the year

ANNA MARIA – On May 14, the Manatee Hundred Club named Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sergeant Brett Getman as the 2026 Manatee County Officer of the Year. During the club’s annual banquet, l…
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April 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Rubber ducks still available for Lucky Ducky Race for Pace

There’s still time to adopt ducks to race in the 17th annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace taking place along the Bradenton Riverwalk on Saturday, April 11.
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March 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

DeSantis signs legislation that seeks to prevent proposed cruise port

BRADENTON – During Thursday’s press conference held at the Pier 22 restaurant in Bradenton, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the dredging prohibitions contained in Senate Bill 302 and the matchi…
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March 17, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

West Manatee Fire Rescue officals address special election results and costs

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On March 10, voters in the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District (WMFR) rejected the fire district’s request to levy a new millage rate-based property tax on properties located in…
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October 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

LEON COUNTY – Manatee County is among several municipal plaintiffs filing suit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief from a controversial hurricane recovery-related state law enacted earlier this…
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September 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County joining SB 180 legal challenge

Manatee County joining SB 180 legal challenge

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County is joining a soon to be filed lawsuit that will challenge the new state law created by the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis’s adoption and enactment of Senate…
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August 19, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
TDC supports $750,000 ferry funding request

TDC supports $750,000 ferry funding request

ANNA MARIA – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) recommends county commission approval to spend up to $750,000 in tourist development tax revenues for capital improvements for the co…
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April 9, 2025
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