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…

Criminal Corner 24
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Criminal Corner 24

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…

Relief for Florida Homeowners Facing Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Remains a Priority, Especially in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
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Relief for Florida Homeowners Facing Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums Remains a Priority, Especially in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

Senator Jim Boyd: In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many Floridians are picking up the pieces. Lives were lost,and homes were destroyed. Others suffered significant damage to their property. Wehave a lot of work to do. But I know that Floridians are strong and resilient, and we willcome back better than ever.As homeowners survey the…

Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian
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Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (September 24, 2022) – Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ian. Manatee County’s Emergency Operations Center—which has been activated at level two since Friday—will continue to add staff and resources in preparation for a higher-level activation as the storm progresses. “It’s important for the public to…

Manatee County  names new Deputy County Administrator 
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Manatee County names new Deputy County Administrator 

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (June 7, 2022) – Courtney De Pol has been approved unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners as a Deputy Administrator for Manatee County Government. In this new role, Courtney will continue to oversee Development Services as Director while also now having Utilities Director Mike Gore, report directly to her in her…