Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
Foxtail Coffee Co., the beloved local coffee brand roasted in Orlando, FL, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Parrish, FL. Situated at the Market Walk plaza near North River Ranch, at the corner of Ft. Hamer Rd. and Moccasin Wallow Rd., this new shop invites coffee lovers to experience […]
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A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Palmetto in the early morning hours of March 2, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m. and touching a sleeping woman without her consent, authorities reported. According to the Palmetto Police Department probable cause affidavit, the suspect, Roger Ivan Lopez Gomez, age 26, entered the residence […]
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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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Smarty Pants Preschool has officially submitted a Final Site Plan request for its new childcare center, set to be located at the northeast corner of 121st Avenue East and Fort Hamer Road. The project will replace existing structures, which have already been demolished, making way for a state-of-the-art, 5,894 square-foot preschool facility. The new center […]
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Plans have been filed with Manatee County to build a third Starbucks Coffee Restaurant in north Manatee County. This will be in the Creekside Commons plaza in Parrish, located on the southeast corner of the property, directly across US-301 from AutoZone. Plans show a 2,500 sq. ft. restaurant with single lane drive thru. It has […]
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