Category: County Government

Apply Now for Manatee County’s $1.2 Million Housing Repair & Replacement Assistance

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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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US-19 in Terra Ceia Named ‘Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto Memorial Highway’

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On March 4th, 2025, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners paid a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Army Specialist Nicholas Panipinto. The commissioners unanimously supported the designation of a section of U.S. 19, between Palm View Road and Terra Cia Road, in his honor. This was made possible through the adoption of Resolution R-25-020, […]

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End of the Line for Speed Cameras in Manatee County

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Just days after our bombshell investigation revealed serious issues with the school zone speed cameras, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted to shut down the program entirely. Our investigation discovered that at five North County schools with speed cameras, five out of the eight cameras were installed too close to the roadway, and […]

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Speed Camera Controversy Deepens as We Uncover Incorrect Installations

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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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Free Annual Community Shred Day Tomorrow

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A free shred day will happen tomorrow, Saturday, November 16th, 2024 between 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Manatee Technical College in east Bradenton. This annual event is hosted by Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Manatee County. Bring your personal documents and hard drives for free shredding. This is a […]

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