Massive 350 Room Hotel & Mini Warehouses Coming to Artisan Lakes

On October 6th, 2022, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved changes to a Development Order for a parcel of land at Moccasin Wallow Road and I-75 in Artisan Lakes. The changes decrease commercial uses from 285,000 sq. ft. to 165,500 sq. ft.; add a 350 room, 65 ft. tall hotel; and add a […]

Proposed Cell Tower, Soccer Fields, Industrial Parks, and Subdivisions in Latest Development News

These are new development projects north of the Manatee River that are coming before Manatee County government. Second cell phone tower proposed for Trevesta community in Palmetto Two new soccer fields may be coming to Palmetto Store Space self-storage proposed for Ellenton 4 Warehouses are planned near Piney Point 3 Warehouses are planned for new […]

New U-Haul Storage & Trevesta Apartments Under Construction

U-Haul Storage of Palmetto U-Haul is building a new storage facility at the southwest corner of US-41 and I-275. The entrance will be on 39th Circle East off US-41, which is just north of Smokin’ Pig BBQ and Turner’s Produce Market. The main storage building will be just under 43-feet tall. The plans show additional […]

Development News for North Manatee County – April 27th, 2022

These are new development projects north of the Manatee River that are coming before Manatee County government. Proposed changes to the Stonegate Preserve development plan for side yard setbacks and back yard utility easements. First phase of SM Ranch development coming soon with 257 homes. Final plat proposed for Coddington Phase 2 (aka Rye Reserve). […]

Development News for North Manatee County – April 20th, 2022

These are new development projects north of the Manatee River that are coming before Manatee County government. Proposed 7-Eleven with gas station and car wash at 69th St E & US41. Proposed full-service car wash at Buffalo Rd & Moccasin Wallow Rd. Proposed 366 Town homes in upcoming Parrish Lakes Subdivision. Click any summary above […]

Development News for North Manatee County – April 10th, 2022

These are new development projects north of the Manatee River that are coming before Manatee County government. Robinson Gateway changes include a new hospital, but nix the movie theater. New Trevesta commercial project includes daycare, dojo and mixed-use retail. New building planned at Buffalo Creek Middle School. New Rutland subdivision planned with 380 homes. Construction […]

3 Places You Can Still Get $1 Authentic Mexican Tacos

Before we get started, let’s define an authentic Mexican taco, because it’s different than a typical American taco. A real Mexican taco is two small tortillas, usually corn, with seasoned meat, onions, cilantro, and a lime squeezed on top. Here are three places you can get real Mexican tacos north of the Manatee River for […]

Chipotle opens new ‘Chipotlanes’ in Ellenton

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new drive-thru restaurant, called ‘Chipotlanes,’ in Ellenton earlier this week. The restaurant has the standard indoor order line with dining room, but the drive-thru and curbside parking is what makes this new location special. It’s the first Chipotlanes in Manatee County and third in the Tampa Bay area. The other […]

Ellenton Cove Development (532-780 units) Rezone & GDP Approved Feb. 2nd, 2022

Ellenton Cove Rezone & GDP An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, regarding land development, amending the Official Zoning Atlas (Ordinance 15-17, as amended, the Manatee County Land Development Code), relating to zoning within the unincorporated area; providing for a rezone of approximately 80.82 acres generally located at the southwest […]

Chumlee’s Wings Ellenton Restaurant Closed After 11 Years

NOOOOOO!!! Gone are the chicken wings with 21 different house made sauces and of course the 93¢ draft beer! So long Chumlee, enjoy your retirement! A note on the door briefly read… Chumlee’s Wings will be closing the doors effective NOVEMBER 1, 2021. Unfortunately, with the continued costs of food and supplies, we are no […]