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It was a mixture of “Old Florida”: dogs, hogs, guns and God. Thirty 4 -man teams were competing to see who could capture the biggest wild hogs over 3 days last weekend. Wild hogs originated in Eurasia and Africa eons ago. These hogs were introduced into the Americas in the 16th century as a source…
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…
Political observers have watched Democrats fall prey to “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) over the past 8 years. If Trump supported an idea, those suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome would automatically oppose the idea. During the “Covid Era”, when Trump called for schools to reopen, the Democrats screamed that he was “killing teachers and grandparents” and…
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…
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Source: Manatee County School District In November 2023, PRECO (Peace River Electric Cooperative’s Operation) announced more than $10,000 in mini-grants approved for Manatee County teachers. This week we’re looking at how the funds are benefiting students. Parrish Community High School forensic science and chemistry teacher, Jessica Beihl, used the grant to purchase materials for a…
Manatee County’s work in nurturing and preserving natural environments has garnered recognition from both environmental advocates and the indigenous wildlife the preserves aim to safeguard. Recent observations from trail cameras have captured a male panther traversing the Duette Preserve in Manatee County, highlighting the 22,000-acre wildlife sanctuary. This footage, showcasing the panther, has garnered significant…
Source: Manatee County School District Former and future Olympic athletes set the bar for students to SOAR at Freedom Elementary School, Home of the Falcons. The school’s motto this year is “One Team, One Dream.” The special guests spoke at a school assembly on Friday, January 12, 2024, about active learning, which encourages students to…
