Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor
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Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor

Photo Courtesy: Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis was in Manatee County today to mark the grand opening of the newly christened Governor Ron DeSantis Park. “What a great park!” said Governor DeSantis. “As a dad, I am glad that this is here so that so many families will be able to enjoy it in the…

From the Mayor’s Desk: Shirley Groover Bryant, City of Palmetto
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From the Mayor’s Desk: Shirley Groover Bryant, City of Palmetto

Source: City of Palmetto Fall is an exciting time of the year. The children are back at school, football season starts, and our winter residents start planning their next trip south. Speaking of football, check out the new athletic field at Palmetto High School. The Manatee School District allotted the funds needed to update the…

Manatee County School District Constitution Day essay winners celebrated during a special event
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Manatee County School District Constitution Day essay winners celebrated during a special event

Source: Manatee County School District Three high school students were invited to attend a special luncheon held by the Bradenton Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution on September 25, 2023. Three high school students were invited to attend a special luncheon held by the Bradenton Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution on…

Hundreds of Manatee County Elementary Students Compete in Catapult Challenge
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Hundreds of Manatee County Elementary Students Compete in Catapult Challenge

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?…

April Culbreath Files to Restore our Conservative Voice to the Countywide                    Commission District
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April Culbreath Files to Restore our Conservative Voice to the Countywide Commission District

“Communist Housing” Commissioner George Kruse has betrayed voters on both a personal and ideological level. Bradenton, FL – Career Law Enforcement Officer and local Republican Party Leader, AprilCulbreath filed to restore conservative principles to the countywide seat currently held byradical commissioner George Kruse.Besides his personal issues, Kruse has railed against the Second Amendment, supportedPlanned Parenthood,…

Governor DeSantis Signs Consumer Protection Legislation to Support Florida Policyholders When Disaster Strikes
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Governor DeSantis Signs Consumer Protection Legislation to Support Florida Policyholders When Disaster Strikes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis signed three bills that strengthen Florida’s property insurance market, expand the state’s home hardening and hazard mitigation programs, and further protect consumers against bad actors. These actions build on the Governor’s strong record of instituting meaningful reforms to Florida’s property insurance market. Additionally, Governor DeSantis is announcing the approval of an additional $100…

2023 Bradenton Area River Regatta
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2023 Bradenton Area River Regatta

Unique Drone Light Show to Cap Eighth Annual Bradenton Area River Regatta BRADENTON, Fla.— A spectacular and first-of-its kind drone light show in the Manatee County region will cap an impressive lineup of FREE activities during the 2023 Bradenton Area River Regatta, which returns to the banks of Manatee River Saturday, Feb. 11. One of the latest innovations…

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh Named Chair of Statewide Transportation Planning Council
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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh Named Chair of Statewide Transportation Planning Council

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 3, 2023) – Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has been elected by her peers as the new chairwoman of the Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC).  The MPOAC is a statewide transportation planning and policy organization created by the Florida Legislature to augment the role of individual Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO)…