Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
The building shell is complete for a new retail and medical plaza near the intersection of Moccasin Wallow Road and Interstate 75, revealing an updated layout that differs from early site plans for the North River area development. Oklahoma City-based developer Ashton Gray Real Estate has finished the exterior structure and construction crews are shifting […]
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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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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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A familiar local name is spreading its wings — literally. Jaxx Sportsbar & Grill, a well-loved neighborhood spot near the Palmetto Walmart, has announced plans to open a second location called Jaxx Wing Co. The new restaurant is moving into the former Gianni’s Pizza Express space at 4927 96th St E, Palmetto, in The Shoppes […]
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McDonald’s fans in North Manatee County have two new options to grab their favorites, as one long-anticipated location finally opened and another was torn down and rebuilt in less time than it took for the new one to open. The McDonald’s at 699 10th St E in Palmetto reopened after being completely demolished and rebuilt. […]
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