Florida Minimum Wage Reaches $15 an Hour, Bringing New Costs for Manatee County Businesses
Florida’s minimum wage reaches $15 an hour Wednesday, Sept. 30, completing the series of annual $1 increases approved by voters six years ago and requiring Manatee County employers to adjust wages for workers earning below the new rate.
Manatee School for the Arts Placed on Lockdown After Social Media Threat
Manatee School for the Arts was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a student allegedly posted a threatening comment on social media, according to school officials.
Plea Agreement in the Works in 2024 Manatee County Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A 20-year-old man charged in connection with a 2024 fatal hit-and-run crash in Manatee County may avoid a jury trial after attorneys told the court Tuesday that a plea agreement has been reached with the state.
Coquina Beach Market Moves to New Location Oct. 2
The Coquina Beach Market will move to a new location beginning Friday, Oct. 2, as the popular outdoor market begins its 2026-27 season.
Beach Bistro Reopens on Anna Maria Island Two Years After Hurricane Helene
One of Anna Maria Island’s longtime fine-dining destinations has reopened after a two-year closure following Hurricane Helene.