Manatee County Invests in Local Students, Advances Community Projects, Votes Against Flock Cameras
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved a partnership with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) designed to expand access to professional training and higher education while strengthening the local workforce.
Manatee Commissioners Reverse Livestream Changes, Restore Facebook Broadcasts
Two days after Manatee County announced it would stop livestreaming Board of County Commissioners meetings on Facebook, commissioners unanimously directed staff to reverse the decision following public criticism and concerns about access to county government.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Woman Wanted on Battery Charge
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Michele Oxendine, who is wanted on a charge of battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
Manatee Performing Arts Center Opens September With ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
The Manatee Performing Arts Center will kick off its September schedule with a dark comedy as its 2026-27 season gets underway in downtown Bradenton.
Johnson Helm House Becomes Manatee County’s First Locally Designated Historic Landmark
A piece of Manatee County history has received a historic designation of its own.
Pimentel Homers in Marauders 5-3 Loss to Mighty Mussels
Antonio Pimentel’s three-hit night was not enough during a 5-3 loss for the Bradenton Marauders (20-33, 51-67) against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (28-26, 65-54) on Tuesday from Hammond Stadium. Canon Reeder secured an RBI single, while Garrett McMillan punched out four during his second rehab start.