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By Jay Heater
August 3, 2023

Motorcyclist, 76, injured in two-vehicle crash on SR 70 in Bradenton

A 91-year-old Bradenton man turned his car into the path of a motorcyclist while making a U-turn.

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By Jay Heater
August 3, 2023

Manatee County names a new acting administrator

Longtime Manatee County employee Charles Bishop takes over the role after the resignation of Lee Washington.

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By Liz Ramos
August 3, 2023

Manatee County seeks input on comprehensive development plan

Residents can provide feedback at various community workshops.

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By Lesley Dwyer
August 2, 2023

Manatee is the 14th healthiest county in Florida

The Manatee HealthCare Alliance, along with agencies all over the country, conduct health assessments every few years that inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.

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By Lesley Dwyer
August 2, 2023

Manatee County home sales increase as prices drop

Single-family home prices decreased by 4.5% to $525,000, according to the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee

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By Liz Ramos
August 2, 2023

MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

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By Lesley Dwyer
August 1, 2023

Residents owe Manatee County $26.3 million for code violations fines

Code enforcement can't force compliance, so fines accrue at $100 a day for years on end.

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By Lesley Dwyer
July 27, 2023

Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

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By Lesley Dwyer
August 1, 2023

Wetland regulations set for review by Manatee County

Commissioners say it's premature to believe they will lessen wetland buffers to align with state regulations.

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By Lesley Dwyer
July 31, 2023

Pet-friendly apartment complex slated for SR 64, Lorraine Road

The Alton Lakewood apartments will feature a dog park and pet spa along with an oversized fitness center and outdoor running track.

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By Observer Staff
July 28, 2023

Back-to-school sales tax holiday continues through Aug. 6

During the holiday, purchases of school essentials are exempt from sales taxes.

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By Jay Heater
July 27, 2023

Lakewood Ranch retains standing as the top multigenerational, master-planned community

The RCLCO rankings also noted that Lakewood Ranch was No. 2 in total sales with 1,227, up 20% from the same period a year ago.

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By Jay Heater
July 26, 2023

Manatee County seeks planning commissioner

The Planning Commission is a citizen's advisory committee that makes recommendations to the County Commission on land-use items.

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By Jay Heater
July 25, 2023

Mote aquarium construction offers window to the future

The $132 million project in Sarasota reaches a key milestone with the placement of two 15-ton acrylic tank windows.

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By Jay Heater
July 25, 2023

Rosedale searches for traffic solutions on SR 70 and Lena Road

FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.

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