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Manatee County to Pursue Emerson Point Preservation ExpansionMANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 12, 2024) – The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to purchase a 97-acre parcel of land adjacent to the existing Emerson Point Preserve for conservation. Staff presented updated figures showing the comparative value of the property to be $14.6 million…
Manatee Board of County Commissioners Funds Community InitiativesMANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 15, 2024) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is continuing its funding of important initiatives across the county, including affordable housing, public safety, recreation and support services.During the regular BOCC Meeting Tuesday (February 13, 2024), commissioners moved $1.6 million into gap funding for…
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 14, 2024) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved funding for the initial plans and design work to establish a Memorial Park to salute Veterans on a 24-acre piece of County-owned property at 5431 Buckeye Road in Palmetto. Plans call for permanent memorials paying respect to participants in every American-involved…
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 13, 2024) – The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved the installation of School Zone Speed Cameras throughout the county. The vote was unanimous to move forward with installation and monitoring of the speed zones. A 6-1 majority approved an agreement with the vendor, RedSpeed, to furnish, install and maintain the…
Manatee County places a high emphasis on its most vital natural asset: water. The county is dedicated to regularly assessing water quality, ensuring it remains safe for both residents and visitors. On Tuesday’s Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the commissioners received updates on the significant improvements in water quality. Charlie Hunsicker, the…
Source: Manatee County Government
Source: Manatee County School District Along with the new year, Lakewood Ranch High School teachers and students welcomed the opening of a new building on their campus. Building 800 officially opened for classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. As a special to Manatee Schools Good News, Mustangs Ahead reporters Stephanie Green and Maggie Sugalski provided…
The Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (BACVB) has embarked on a $48 million renovation and expansion project for the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Originally constructed in 1985, the convention center is currently undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment that includes the addition of a 14,000 sq. ft. ballroom with pre-function space. This additional square footage is…
In Elwood Park, Bradenton, located at 4008 39th St. E., a new community garden is set to open its doors to the public. The grand inauguration, featuring a ribbon-cutting event, is scheduled for January 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. This initiative aims to nurture community growth and development in Manatee County, FL. For the…
