Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Commercial truck drivers and daily commuters traveling the U.S. 41 corridor have a massive new refueling option in Manatee County following the under-the-radar arrival of a sprawling RaceTrac travel center. Located at 9608 U.S. 41 in Palmetto, the new facility recently opened its doors, bringing a significant infrastructure boost to the area. The station began […]
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The “Open” signs quietly popped up sometime Wednesday, signaling the arrival of North Palmetto’s newest retailer. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits held a soft opening today for its new 11,000-square-foot store at 4925 Moccasin Wallow Road, welcoming early customers right on track with the spring 2026 timeline announced last fall. The opening comes seven months […]
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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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