Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Inside the Money, Politics, and Manufactured Crisis at Piney Point For over five years, the 676-acre Piney Point industrial site has been treated as a ticking ecological time bomb. Ever since a catastrophic liner tear in March 2021 forced the emergency dumping of 215 million gallons of toxic, nutrient-rich wastewater into Tampa Bay, public officials […]
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A new boutique fitness studio has joined the rapidly expanding commercial corridor, bringing a modern, athletic twist to traditional Reformer Pilates. BODYBAR Pilates celebrated its grand opening a few weeks ago on Moccasin Wallow Road just west of I-75. The Palmetto studio offers area residents a variety of high-intensity, low-impact workouts designed to build strength […]
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A newly activated traffic signal on Moccasin Wallow Road is bringing much needed relief to local commuters and paving the way for major commercial development in northern Manatee County. The light is now operational at the intersection of Moccasin Wallow Road, Robinson Gateway Drive to the north and 71st Avenue East to the south. The […]
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A fixture of the North River community has completed a short but significant move. American Honey Creamery and Coffee Co. officially opened its new location at 5015 Moccasin Wallow Road on May 1, positioning itself as a cornerstone of a newly developed plaza. The move is a short distance from its original home, landing directly […]
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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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