Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
A tragic crash early Sunday morning claimed the life of an unborn child and left a woman critically injured after a head-on collision on the DeSoto Bridge. Authorities say the crash occurred around 4:36 a.m. on April 6th, when Laurentino Serrano-Juarez, 31, of Bradenton, was driving a GMC SUV southbound in the northbound lanes of […]
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Due to public outcry about receiving School Zone Speed Camera citations during the school day, the Manatee County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved new enforcement hours for School Zone Speed Cameras across the county on February 4, 2025. The updated enforcement times will now focus on the active periods of student arrival and departure, rather […]
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Cirque Italia, a nationwide traveling circus, is currently developing over 13 acres of vacant land in Palmetto, just south of US-41 & US-19. They’re constructing facilities with flexible work areas, storage, a restaurant, and an outdoor entertainment venue. Back in the 1980’s, this site was home to Fun City, which featured an outdoor go-kart racetrack […]
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Speed cameras activate tomorrow, August 12th at 19 of the 66 public and charter schools in Manatee County. Manatee County gained the authority to install the cameras last year when Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 657. Special speed detecting cameras have been installed within 500 feet of these 19 schools. When the camera […]
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is under construction in Palmetto, near Moccasin Wallow & I-75. They offer a signature 10 minute oil change, but also tires and general automotive repairs. There are two other locations in Manatee County, one at 3015 53rd Ave E in Bradenton, and a second location that’s opening next week […]
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