Manatee County
March 9, 2021
Van Ostenbridge to invoke Fifth Amendment in public records case
MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge intends to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights when deposed under oath by Michael Barfield on Friday, March 12, according to court filings…
March 8, 2021
Here’s where to get vaccines in Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY – After weeks of waiting, seniors and others qualified to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are finally about to see some relief as more shots make their way to the county.
The county-run…
March 3, 2021
League of Women Voters oppose county charter
MANATEE COUNTY – The League of Women Voters of Manatee County (LWV) no longer fully supports Manatee County becoming a charter government at this time. On Tuesday, the League issued a written statem…
February 25, 2021
Commission approves $204,000 separation agreement with Coryea
BRADENTON – Cheri Coryea’s two-year tenure as county administrator ended Tuesday evening after the Manatee County Commission approved a $204,000 separation agreement earlier that day.
Deputy Count…
February 24, 2021
Baugh named in ethics complaint
BRADENTON – Manatee County resident Jennifer Hamey filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics Tuesday regarding County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s recent role in organizing a pop-up COV…
February 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch vaccinations trigger criminal investigation
MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s role in the controversial Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination distribution site has prompted a sworn criminal complaint filed by Sarasota-ba…
February 11, 2021
Beached boat to be removed from causeway
MANATEE COUNTY – The boat that’s been a fixture on the south side of the Palma Sola Causeway beach on Manatee Avenue for several days is expected to soon be gone.
Manatee County Information Outrea…
February 11, 2021
More vaccine options come to Manatee County
MANATEE COUNTY – More COVID-19 vaccines are coming for Manatee County seniors age 65 and older along with more options for getting the vaccinations.
Manatee County 311 operators began making appoi…
February 1, 2021
Applications reopen for CARES Act funding
MANATEE COUNTY – For residents and businesses still working to recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, more help is coming in the form of CARES Act funds.
Nonprofit organizations that prev…
January 31, 2021
Kruse discloses extramarital affair, seeks Coryea’s termination
MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner George Kruse last week called for County Administrator Cheri Coryea’s termination.
During the discussion, Kruse admitted having an extramarital affair, saying…















