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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Residents and visitors in the Palmetto and Bradenton areas now have an exciting, sustainable way to get around thanks to the launch of Freebee, a free, electric-powered ride service. Originally operating in Bradenton, Freebee has now expanded to include Palmetto, making it even easier for locals and tourists to travel between both communities in an […]
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Foxtail Coffee Co., the beloved local coffee brand roasted in Orlando, FL, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Parrish, FL. Situated at the Market Walk plaza near North River Ranch, at the corner of Ft. Hamer Rd. and Moccasin Wallow Rd., this new shop invites coffee lovers to experience […]
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A small aircraft crashed near Airport Manatee on March 18, resulting in two occupants being airlifted to nearby hospitals. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when the vintage single-engine Aeronca Champ plane experienced difficulty shortly after takeoff. According to the officials, the aircraft veered to the left, struck a powerline, and then crashed into […]
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The Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department is rolling out a $1.2 million funding initiative to assist low and very-low-income homeowners with housing rehabilitation and replacement efforts. The program, funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, offers eligible residents interest-free, deferred payment loans to make essential repairs or replace dilapidated homes. Starting […]
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