Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
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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An 18-year-old Ruskin man driving a stolen vehicle died Monday night after fleeing from deputies and crashing into another car in Palmetto, authorities said. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Michael Jerome Austin. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 9:12 p.m. following the collision. The incident began shortly after […]
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