Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Commercial truck drivers and daily commuters traveling the U.S. 41 corridor have a massive new refueling option in Manatee County following the under-the-radar arrival of a sprawling RaceTrac travel center. Located at 9608 U.S. 41 in Palmetto, the new facility recently opened its doors, bringing a significant infrastructure boost to the area. The station began […]
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The “Open” signs quietly popped up sometime Wednesday, signaling the arrival of North Palmetto’s newest retailer. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits held a soft opening today for its new 11,000-square-foot store at 4925 Moccasin Wallow Road, welcoming early customers right on track with the spring 2026 timeline announced last fall. The opening comes seven months […]
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A massive new Kangaroo Express gas station and convenience store has officially opened its doors at U.S. 41 and 69th Street East, adding a major fueling stop near the busy Interstate 275 interchange. The new facility joins a rapid wave of commercial development at the intersection. It sits immediately adjacent to a new McDonald’s that […]
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The Manatee County Fair opens its gates Thursday evening, offering free admission to all visitors who bring a canned good donation to support the Food Bank of Manatee. The fairgrounds, located at 1402 14th Avenue West, will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for opening night. Attendees should plan to bundle up, as […]
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A murder suspect who evaded capture for nearly seven years has been arrested in Mexico and returned to Manatee County to face charges in the 2019 shooting death of an 18-year-old. Irving Zuniga was booked into the Manatee County Jail on Saturday, Jan. 10, following a joint operation by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and […]
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