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Palmetto woman tosses dog from third floor balcony Palmetto woman tosses dog from third floor balcony Manatee Herald Staff Report A 34-year-old Palmetto woman is finally facing an animal cruelty charge that dates back to August. Police say Tina Gibson threw her dog over the railing of her third floor residence in the 700 block…

Manatee County to Celebrate East Bradenton Park
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Manatee County to Celebrate East Bradenton Park

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (November 3, 2022) – It’s a whole new ballgame at Manatee County’s East Bradenton Park. The newly updated facility—located at 1119 13th Street East in Bradenton—has undergone some recent renovations designed to create more robust recreational opportunities for guests of all ages. Crews are reconfiguring the old baseball diamond to create a new multipurpose…

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Announces Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E., P.E., Professional Airport Accreditation  The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is proud to announce Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E., P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota, FL, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Kent D. Bontrager, A.A.E.,…

Deputy Administrator Honored in Business Observer’s 40 Under 40
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Deputy Administrator Honored in Business Observer’s 40 Under 40

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 19, 2022) – Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol has been recognized as a regional business leader, being named one of the 40 Under 40 by the Business Observer.                                                 Each year, the publication selects 40 individuals under 40 years old from the Gulf Coast business community. Carefully selected from nominations and original reporting, these…

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Man charged in beating of 74-year-old man A 35-year-old Manatee County man is charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony after beating up his 74-year-old father, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Andrew Chapman pushed the elderly man to the ground just after 2 p.m. at the victim’s home…

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‘I was thirsty.’ Bradenton man burglarizes Steak and Shake A 35-year-old Bradenton man forced his way through the drive-thru window of the Steak and Shake located at 106 44th Ave. E. on Oct. 8 at around 11:30 p.m., according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say James Bohlert told them the reason for the…