Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
The Manatee County Fair opens its gates Thursday evening, offering free admission to all visitors who bring a canned good donation to support the Food Bank of Manatee. The fairgrounds, located at 1402 14th Avenue West, will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for opening night. Attendees should plan to bundle up, as […]
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New Manatee County EMS Station 22 Opens After Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Manatee County officials, community partners and local residents gathered Monday afternoon for the ribbon cutting and open house of Moccasin Wallow EMS Station 22, the county’s newest emergency medical services facility at 2950 Moccasin Wallow Road in Palmetto. The event marked the official opening […]
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North Manatee families have two exciting options for safe and spooky fun this Halloween night. On Friday, Oct. 31, both Tractor Treat and Safe Kids Night will welcome trick-or-treaters from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 🚜 Tractor Treat at Everglades Equipment Group Head to Everglades Equipment Group, your local John Deere dealer at 906 U.S. […]
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The 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck event at Rocky Bluff Library brought excitement and hands-on fun to the community on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Families from across Ellenton and surrounding areas gathered to get up close with an impressive array of vehicles from various public safety departments and local services. Highlighting the event was the towering North […]
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The Annual Parrish Heritage Day Parade and Chili Cookoff is today, March 8th, 2025! The parade kicks off the festivities, and the Chili Cookoff will follow at the Florida Railroad Museum, just under a half-mile from the parade’s end. Parrish Heritage Day Parade When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.Where: The […]
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