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Wendy’s Expands in Manatee County as Company Moves Forward with Nationwide Restructuring
Despite announcing plans to close an undisclosed number of underperforming restaurants nationwide, Wendy’s is opening two new locations in Manatee…
Bradenton Area River Regatta Returns with Full Weekend of Racing, Entertainment and Downtown Road Closures
The Bradenton Area River Regatta returns Saturday, Feb.
Bill Advances to Restrict Dredging Near Proposed Manatee Cruise Port
State lawmakers have advanced legislation that could effectively halt plans for a proposed cruise port in Manatee County by limiting dredging activities…
School Bus Collides with Cow in Manatee County; No Students Injured
A school bus traveling in eastern Manatee County struck and killed a cow Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Legislation Advances to Transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus to New College Amid Faculty Concerns
Faculty members at the University of South Florida are voicing opposition to a legislative proposal that would transfer control of the USF…
Daily News Roundup: February 19, 2026
Manatee County News We Report. You Decide
Former Palmetto Pastor to Stand Trial April 20 on Child Molestation and Child Pornography Charges
A former Palmetto pastor accused of molesting a child and possessing child pornography is scheduled to face trial beginning April 20 at the Manatee…
FDOT Seeks Public Input on Future of State Road 789 Bridge on Longboat Key
State transportation officials are seeking community input on the future of the State Road 789 Bridge on Longboat Key, a project that could…
Construction Advances on Premier Sports Campus North Athletics & Aquatics Center in Lakewood Ranch
Construction is progressing at Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch, where a new Athletics & Aquatics Center is taking shape and is expected to…
Paradise Minis Launch Youth Soccer Program for Young Children in Lakewood Ranch
A new youth soccer opportunity is kicking off in eastern Manatee County as the Sarasota Paradise partners with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to…
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Paid Parking Options Announced for Bradenton Area River Regatta Weekend
Additional paid parking options have been announced for this weekend’s Bradenton Area River Regatta, expanding access for the thousands expected to…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Run Over by Dump Truck at Parrish Construction Site
A 53-year-old Tampa man was killed Wednesday after being run over by a dump truck at a construction site in Parrish, according to the Florida Highway…
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