The 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event at Rocky Bluff Library Was a Hit

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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Ellenton Man Arrested After Domestic Violence and High-Speed Chase

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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Speed Camera Controversy Deepens as We Uncover Incorrect Installations

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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2 Free Family-Friendly Activities in North Manatee This Weekend

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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Jeff Young Bridge I-75 US-301 construction aerial update

Aerial Update on Jeff Young Bridge I-75/US-301 Construction

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. […]

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