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AM mayor updates city projects
Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short told The Islander Sept. 24 via email that the contractor engaged by the city to […]
HB finalizes 2026-27 budget, tax increase
Matt McDonough, Holmes Beach digital and media strategist, took on the assignment from Mayor Judy Titsworth of reporting city business […]
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Published September 25Bradenton Times Podcast: Sari Lindroos-Valimaki, Manatee County Commission candidate
Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Sari Lindroos-Valimaki to discuss her campaign.
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Published September 23The Scoop: Wed. Sep. 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The county has yet to put up surveillance or complete restoration efforts following the vandalism of a historical Manatee County cemetery earlier this year
November voter registration deadline Oct. 5
The voter registration window for the Nov. 3 general election closes Monday, Oct. 5. Manatee County residents who are eligible […]
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 20This Week in Local Government
On Wednesday, Sarasota Commissioners will weigh whether to grant a rezone for two key parts of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast megaproject. Both the Manatee County Commission and the City of North Port Council are expected to adopt a data center moratorium this week.
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Published September 18Bradenton Times Podcast: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Bradenton City Councilmember
Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Lisa Gonzalez Moore to discuss her campaign.
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Published September 04Bradenton Times Podcast: Charles Smith, Manatee County Commission candidate
Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Mark Davis to discuss his campaign.
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Published August 28Manatee County commissioners put Project Grace on hold
Manatee County residents wearing red shirts took over the Board of Commissioners meeting to oppose an $80-million-dollar sports complex.
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Published August 19Sarasota and Manatee county primary election results via WSLR News
A near-sweep for Democrats on the Sarasota School Board and the end of the Manatee County grassroots rebellion.
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Published July 20State senate candidates discussed government transparency
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County hosted a candidate forum meeting for the District 20 state senate candidates.
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Published July 20Manatee County updated its Comprehensive Plan, which sets the county’s development priorities until 2045
Mantee County's Comprehensive Plan will set the county's developmental priorities by pushing and prioritizing environmental policies.