Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
The new traffic signals at the Moccasin Wallow Road and I-75 interchange were officially activated on Monday, October 13. After a rough start and a brief return to flashing mode, the signals are now fully operational as of Tuesday, October 14. We previously covered the installation process back in August, when the signals were being […]
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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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A devastating tragedy has struck the Palmetto community with the shooting death of Blanca Guzman-Bartolon, a 30-year-old mother, daughter, and beloved friend. According to officials, the incident occurred late Sunday evening, September 21, 2025, when Palmetto police responded to reports of gunfire at the 1400 block of 12th Avenue West. Upon arriving at the scene, […]
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Construction is well underway at 4925 Moccasin Wallow Road where ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is building its fifth location in Manatee County. The new two-story, approximately 11,000-square-foot store is part of the Woods of Moccasin Wallow Commercial development. It is located adjacent to Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers and just north of the […]
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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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