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Governor orders permanent closure of Piney Point

Apr 19, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
March 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Van Ostenbridge seeks Fifth Amendment protections

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…
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March 8, 2021
By SUN contributor

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…
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March 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
League of Women Voters fear county charter poses too much risk

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…
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February 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Commission approves $204,000 separation agreement with Coryea

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…
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February 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Vanessa Baugh named in ethics complaint

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…
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February 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Lakewood Ranch vaccinations trigger criminal investigation

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…
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February 11, 2021
By SUN contributor

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…
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February 11, 2021
By SUN contributor

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…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

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…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Kruse discloses affair, seeks Coryea’s termination

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…
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