Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
A Manatee County man remains behind bars after a violent domestic dispute escalated into a high-speed chase with law enforcement on February 28, 2025, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies report that the suspect, identified as Derek Thomas Jones, age 42, was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their Ellenton home before […]
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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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Two free events this weekend offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy history and culture while spending quality time with family. You can find more events on our event calendar. Add your event to the calendar by clicking here. Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Palmetto Heritage Festival The Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County […]
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Check out the latest aerial video showing the current construction status of I-75 over the Jeff Young Bridge, along with the interchange at US-301 in Ellenton. You can watch the video on YouTube, which is embedded below, or on Rumble. If we’re lucky, we’ll be driving on the new bridges by this time next year. […]
Continue ReadingChipotle Mexican Grill opened a new drive-thru restaurant, called ‘Chipotlanes,’ in Ellenton earlier this week. The restaurant has the standard indoor order line with dining room, but the drive-thru and curbside parking is what makes this new location special. It’s the first Chipotlanes in Manatee County and third in the Tampa Bay area. The other […]
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