Manatee County School District and New College Unveil Joint Program to Train Aspiring Teachers
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Manatee County School District and New College Unveil Joint Program to Train Aspiring Teachers

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

The School District of Manatee County and New College of Florida announced a partnership on Monday to provide NCF students a “Pathway to Become Teachers.” The partnership allows NCF students who are interested in the field of education to apply for an internship inside a Manatee District classroom, gaining mentorship and access to first-person experience to…

Manatee County Developers to Feel Pinch of Increased Impact Fees
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Manatee County Developers to Feel Pinch of Increased Impact Fees

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

During Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, a significant decision was made to pave the way for increasing impact fees to the highest allowable amount, marking the first time in over a dozen years that such a measure has been passed. The discussion, which was the final agenda item, turned out to be the day’s highlight….

Population Decline on Anna Maria Island Raises Questions on Future Governance
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Population Decline on Anna Maria Island Raises Questions on Future Governance

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

The governance of the three municipalities of Anna Maria Island is currently being evaluated in a state-led study. This study, which was announced in a letter dated October 31 by P.K. Jameson from the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), aims to explore the merging of the island’s three municipal entities….

Manatee County Veterans Day Parade Returns to Palmetto
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Manatee County Veterans Day Parade Returns to Palmetto

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

The Manatee County Veterans Day Parade is set to return this Saturday after a hiatus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds located at 1402 14th Ave. W. Giving the address will be Lee Washington, a Marine Corps veteran, who recently served as interim County…

Manatee County Unveils New Buffalo Creek Sports Fields in Parrish Area
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Manatee County Unveils New Buffalo Creek Sports Fields in Parrish Area

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Manatee County’s amateur athletes now have a new destination to improve their skills. The brand-new soccer and multi-purpose sports fields at Buffalo Creek Park were officially inaugurated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, followed by a scrimmage. This new facility is situated at 7550 69th St. E. in Palmetto.  “District One families…

Prine Elementary invites first responders to share stories, school lunch
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Prine Elementary invites first responders to share stories, school lunch

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Source: Manatee County School District Prine Elementary School in Bradenton invited Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue to enjoy a meal and sit tray-to-tray with students. Can you even imagine the stories that were told over school lunch? October 28th is National First Responders Day, recognizing those who serve as police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and more. Prine’s Food and Nutrition…

Decades of Restoration Culminate in the Opening of FISH Preserve in Cortez
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Decades of Restoration Culminate in the Opening of FISH Preserve in Cortez

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

The long-awaited FISH Preserve has finally opened its natural splendor to the public this Friday after 23 years of dedicated grassroots efforts and extensive environmental restoration. This 100-acre coastal wetland, protected and revitalized by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH), celebrated its inaugural event adjacent to the historic Cortez Fishing Village, reinforcing its connection…

Revamping Downtown: Bradenton City Council Approves Height Increase for New Buildings
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Revamping Downtown: Bradenton City Council Approves Height Increase for New Buildings

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Bradenton City Council approved an incentive program to encourage faster redevelopment in the downtown. The program will allow up to 20 stories on properties within the central downtown area without having to provide affordable housing, as the Codecurrently requires. An additional height incentive under this program provides that parking levels…