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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…
As President Joe Biden’s administration stumbles through its term, a variety of poor policy decisions and their negative repercussions are increasingly felt across the nation, with Florida and Manatee County experiencing their share of the impacts. Notable among these hardships are the economic challenges marked by inflation and rising interest rates, along with concerns around…
By: Manatee County School District The School District of Manatee County provided the opportunity for students to compete in the Catapult Challenge on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The event is a long-standing tradition which aims to engage students in a competitive spirit, foster teamwork and teach the concepts of energy and motion. First, what is a catapult?…
During Thursday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, commissioners voted to align the County’s wetland buffer zone regulations with those of the state government. The 5-1 vote, with At-Large Commissioner George Kruse dissenting, and District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner absent from the meeting, removes excessive wetland regulations to instead be in line with the state of Florida’s requirements….
