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Manatee Shines at Congressional Education Awards
The Congressional Education Awards were presented by U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan andhis staff, Thursday May 1, 2025, at Manatee Technical College. The awards were established torecognize outstanding teachers, administrators and support staff in Florida’s 16th CongressionalDistrict.Manatee District Honorees Included:Congressional Leadership Award: Joseph Hougland – Principal, Stewart Elementary Relief After the Storm Award: Mary Glass and…
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Bradenton PD Puts The Cuffs on Accused Violent Sexual Predator
The Bradenton Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) recently arrested a 70-year-old fugitive from New Hampshire, wanted on multiple counts of felonious sexual assault on children. In September, Bradenton Police located Duncan living in a vehicle and notified Campton investigators. Detectives approached Duncan and established a cordial relationship with the suspect to keep tabs on…
PILATUS AIRCRAFT TO EXPAND FOOTPRINT IN THE UNITED STATES
The Swiss manufacturer of the popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet inks deal to develop a factory-owned flagship sales,design, and service center in the Sarasota-Bradenton area on Florida’s westcoast. In a ceremony today at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Pilatusexecutives and Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority officials signed a leasingagreement to develop…
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Manatee County EMS Receives Accreditation
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (May 14, 2024) – Manatee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) for its compliance with national standards of excellence. Manatee County EMS is one of less than 190 ambulance services in the country to successfully complete the voluntary review process which…
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Teacher grants spark interest and help Manatee County students grow in the classroom
Source: Manatee County School District In November 2023, PRECO (Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Operation) announced more than $10,000 in mini-grants approved for Manatee County teachers. This week we’re looking at how the funds are benefiting students. Parrish Community High School forensic science and chemistry teacher, Jessica Beihl, used the grant to purchase materials for a…
Thriving Ecosystem in Manatee County: Rare Panther Sighted in Duette Preserve
Manatee County’s work in nurturing and preserving natural environments has garnered recognition from both environmental advocates and the indigenous wildlife the preserves aim to safeguard. Recent observations from trail cameras have captured a male panther traversing the Duette Preserve in Manatee County, highlighting the 22,000-acre wildlife sanctuary. This footage, showcasing the panther, has garnered significant…
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U.S. Olympians help set the bar for student success at Freedom Elementary
Source: Manatee County School District Former and future Olympic athletes set the bar for students to SOAR at Freedom Elementary School, Home of the Falcons. The school’s motto this year is “One Team, One Dream.” The special guests spoke at a school assembly on Friday, January 12, 2024, about active learning, which encourages students to…
Manatee County Invests $2.1 Million in Expanding Multipurpose Trail System
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently allocated $2.1 million to augment the budget designated for the design and construction of segments within the expansive Gateway Greenway Multipurpose Trail system. This decision was reached during their January 9 meeting. The Gateway Greenway Trail system, an integral part of the multi-county non-motorized Gulf Coast…