Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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…

Criminal Corner 24
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Criminal Corner 24

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

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…

Criminal Corner 22
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Criminal Corner 22

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

‘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…

Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination
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Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 13, 2022) – While the floodwaters have mostly receded, the risk remains for residents in the Myakka City area of Manatee County whose drinking water comes from private wells. In the wake of flooding due to Hurricane Ian in the eastern parts of Manatee County, residents with well water were encouraged to…

Criminal Corner
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Criminal Corner

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Victim was roofied and raped, cops say Manatee Herald Staff Report A 39-year-old Bradenton man was arrested Oct. 5 after DNA evidence showed he was the one that sexually assaulted a woman in May. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Cubilete was already in custody on other charges relating to the same victim,…

Manatee County Ready to Collect Ian Debris
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Manatee County Ready to Collect Ian Debris

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 6, 2022) – Manatee County debris haulers will begin their collection of storm debris Friday, October 7. For this collection, the county will be separated into western, northeastern, and southeastern service areas. A separate contractor is responsible for each area and will determine the exact collection route. Trucks will be spread throughout…