Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
A massive new Kangaroo Express gas station and convenience store has officially opened its doors at U.S. 41 and 69th Street East, adding a major fueling stop near the busy Interstate 275 interchange. The new facility joins a rapid wave of commercial development at the intersection. It sits immediately adjacent to a new McDonald’s that […]
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The Jaxx brand is expanding its footprint once again, opening a second location of its wing-focused offshoot, Jaxx Wing Co., in Palmetto. The new restaurant, which opened on Dec. 19, 2025, at 4927 96th St. E. in The Shoppes at Moccasin Wallow, is the second Jaxx Wing Co. location. The first is located in Bradenton […]
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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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There’s a new flavor sizzling in downtown Palmetto. BAPA POLLO A LA BRASA, specializing in authentic Peruvian Charcoal Broiled Chicken, has officially opened its doors at 1210 8th Avenue West. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, October 30, 2025, following a successful soft opening. BAPA POLLO A LA BRASA centers around one star […]
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The new Tommy’s Express Car Wash has officially opened its doors in Palmetto, offering local residents and visitors a state-of-the-art car cleaning experience. Located next to Detwiler’s Farm Market, this new location is part of Tommy’s Express’s rapid expansion, bringing the latest in car wash technology to the area. As part of the grand opening […]
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