Ellenton Premium Outlets set for expansion with new hotels

The Ellenton Premium Outlets may undergo a major expansion with plans to add two hotels to the popular shopping destination. Gulf Coast Factory Shops Limited Partnership is seeking approval for a new General Development Plan (GDP) that will bring both a 122-room Woodspring Suites Extended Stay Hotel and a 124-room LivSmart Studios by Hilton to […]

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Temporary road closures from second oversized load transport: What you need to know

The second of five oversized load transports is set for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th. These large power plant components are being transported by Edwards from Port Manatee to TECO’s Polk Power Plant. Expect rolling temporary road closures along Moccasin Wallow Road, between US-41 and US-301. The most significant delays will […]

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Oversized load causes intermittent road closures on Moccasin Wallow Road

A large oversized load is traveling down Moccasin Wallow Road causing long, intermittent road closures. It’s currently at Artisan Lakes Parkway, heading eastbound to US301. Crews are busy raising traffic signals and power lines. The oversized load won’t fit under Interstate 75, so a temporary bridge has been constructed over the I-75 median, just south […]

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Free admission to the Manatee County Fair today

Tonight is family night and a veterans tribute at the Manatee County Fair. Sponsored by Palmetto Build, admission is free from 5-10 p.m. this evening. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the Mayors Feed the Homeless program. The veterans tribute program begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a patriotic performance […]

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Today is the last day to score FREE Busch Gardens tickets

Since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had over 10 first downs during last Sunday’s game, Kane’s Furniture is giving away free single day admission tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The offer has been going since earlier in the season, but tomorrow, January 8th 2025, is the last day to pick up your ticket! Separately, Busch […]

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