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Bishop-Parker Foundation awards more than $4 million to 35 Organizations - FDL Reporter | The Reporter - fdlreporter.com
Bishop-Parker Foundation awards more than $4 million to 35 Organizations - FDL Reporter | The Reporter fdlreporter.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:23 pm
Missing Manatee Man Found Injured After Being Hit By SUV On I-75: Officials - Patch
Missing Manatee Man Found Injured After Being Hit By SUV On I-75: Officials Patch
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:55 pm
Jacksonville Zoo to debut new entrance and manatee exhibit - jaxtoday.org
Jacksonville Zoo to debut new entrance and manatee exhibit jaxtoday.org
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:28 pm
This Weekend Is Going to Be Real Cold in Sarasota and Manatee Counties - sarasotamagazine.com
This Weekend Is Going to Be Real Cold in Sarasota and Manatee Counties sarasotamagazine.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:49 pm
Manatee County Commission Notes: 1/27/25 - thebradentontimes.com
Manatee County Commission Notes: 1/27/25 thebradentontimes.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:46 pm
Blue Spring State Park in Orange City: 655 manatees enjoying warm spring run today despite chilly temps across Central Florida - headlinesurfer.com
Blue Spring State Park in Orange City: 655 manatees enjoying warm spring run today despite chilly temps across Central Florida headlinesurfer.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:33 pm
Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys - cbs12.com
Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys cbs12.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:47 pm
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows - wflx.com
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows wflx.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:36 pm
Dirt bike riders create safety concerns in Manatee County neighborhoods - mysuncoast.com
Dirt bike riders create safety concerns in Manatee County neighborhoods mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:19 pm
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows - wptv.com
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows wptv.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:55 pm
Jacksonville Zoo reveals opening date for first phase of multimillion-dollar overhaul - The Business Journals
Jacksonville Zoo reveals opening date for first phase of multimillion-dollar overhaul The Business Journals
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:34 pm
Manatee, baby calf released back into the wild in Key Largo after being treated at SeaWorld Orlando - wsvn.com
Manatee, baby calf released back into the wild in Key Largo after being treated at SeaWorld Orlando wsvn.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:23 pm
Manatee mania at Manatee Lagoon: 160 sightings as cold front pushes giants to warm waters - cw34.com
Manatee mania at Manatee Lagoon: 160 sightings as cold front pushes giants to warm waters cw34.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:11 pm
Measles infection confirmed in Manatee County, among 2 cases in Tampa Bay area - bradenton.com
Measles infection confirmed in Manatee County, among 2 cases in Tampa Bay area bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:58 pm
Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys - cbs12.com
Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys cbs12.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:20 pm
Manatee mother, calf released back into wild after treatment by Dolphin Research Center, FWC - local10.com
Manatee mother, calf released back into wild after treatment by Dolphin Research Center, FWC local10.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:56 pm
Florida DOGE report flags alleged excessive spending in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties - tampabay28.com
Florida DOGE report flags alleged excessive spending in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties tampabay28.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:15 pm
Florida wildlife officials propose easing boat speed limits in former manatee areas - sebastiandaily.com
Florida wildlife officials propose easing boat speed limits in former manatee areas sebastiandaily.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:12 pm
Who are Sarasota, Manatee boys wrestlers to watch the rest of 2026 season? - heraldtribune.com
Who are Sarasota, Manatee boys wrestlers to watch the rest of 2026 season? heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:44 pm
Ms. Link helping Manatee High School students reach their full potential - mysuncoast.com
Ms. Link helping Manatee High School students reach their full potential mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:55 pm
Rehabilitated manatee mom and calf return to open waters as Florida deaths rise again - CBS News
Rehabilitated manatee mom and calf return to open waters as Florida deaths rise again CBS News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:39 pm
Stingrays return to Manatee Viewing Center - observernews.net
Stingrays return to Manatee Viewing Center observernews.net
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
WATERLINE: Cold weather hitting region, animals - yoursun.com
WATERLINE: Cold weather hitting region, animals yoursun.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:10 am
Premier Sports Campus expanding in Lakewood Ranch. Here’s when it may open - bradenton.com
Premier Sports Campus expanding in Lakewood Ranch. Here’s when it may open bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:50 am
How did Manatee’s real estate market change in the last year? See the trends - bradenton.com
How did Manatee’s real estate market change in the last year? See the trends bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:50 am
Real estate market conditions show signs of a more robust 2026 - yourobserver.com
Real estate market conditions show signs of a more robust 2026 yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
What DOGE says is 'wasteful,' 'excessive' spending in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties - wtsp.com
What DOGE says is 'wasteful,' 'excessive' spending in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:49 am
Rehabilitated manatee and calf released back to wild in Key Largo - AOL.com
Rehabilitated manatee and calf released back to wild in Key Largo AOL.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:40 am
Manatee Girls Basketball displaying resilience - mysuncoast.com
Manatee Girls Basketball displaying resilience mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:51 am
Manatee County residents push back on possible cruise port near Rattlesnake Key - wtsp.com
Manatee County residents push back on possible cruise port near Rattlesnake Key wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:00 am
Manatee County residents push back on possible cruise port near Rattlesnake Key - wtsp.com
Manatee County residents push back on possible cruise port near Rattlesnake Key wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:43 am
Debates continue over Manatee County port - wtsp.com
Debates continue over Manatee County port wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:45 pm
Manatee County enforcing water restrictions as drought conditions worsen - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County enforcing water restrictions as drought conditions worsen mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:26 pm
Rehabilitated manatee and calf released back to wild in Key Largo - miamiherald.com
Rehabilitated manatee and calf released back to wild in Key Largo miamiherald.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:32 pm
Sharing Good News Pays Off for Palm View K-8 Science Teacher - manateeschools.net
Sharing Good News Pays Off for Palm View K-8 Science Teacher manateeschools.net
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:30 pm
Changes coming to Manatee County watering rules as drought worsens - bradenton.com
Changes coming to Manatee County watering rules as drought worsens bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:04 pm
FWC shares wildlife safety reminders as winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to Florida (copy) - www.paxtonmedia.com
FWC shares wildlife safety reminders as winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to Florida (copy) www.paxtonmedia.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:00 pm
Water authority's restrictions include Manatee, Sarasota - yourobserver.com
Water authority's restrictions include Manatee, Sarasota yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:35 pm
Manatee County reopens Bradenton EDC partnership talks - businessobserverfl.com
Manatee County reopens Bradenton EDC partnership talks businessobserverfl.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:37 pm
Is it legal to touch a manatee in Florida? - news-journalonline.com
Is it legal to touch a manatee in Florida? news-journalonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:49 pm
Manatee County to Follow Modified Phase II Water Shortage Restrictions - mymanatee.org
Manatee County to Follow Modified Phase II Water Shortage Restrictions mymanatee.org
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:50 pm
Manatee County enforcing water restrictions as drought conditions worsen - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County enforcing water restrictions as drought conditions worsen mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:24 pm
VIDEO: Manatees flock to Blue Spring State Park during Florida freeze - clickorlando.com
VIDEO: Manatees flock to Blue Spring State Park during Florida freeze clickorlando.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:48 pm
Manatee County tees up for Senior PGA Championship - yourobserver.com
Manatee County tees up for Senior PGA Championship yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
New boat rules for Indian River manatee zones proposed by FWC. See map - Treasure Coast News
New boat rules for Indian River manatee zones proposed by FWC. See map Treasure Coast News
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:03 am
Manatee County deputies remind locals unregistered dirt bikes are not street legal - wfla.com
Manatee County deputies remind locals unregistered dirt bikes are not street legal wfla.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:41 am
Manatee Co deputies remind locals unregistered dirt bikes are not street legal - wfla.com
Manatee Co deputies remind locals unregistered dirt bikes are not street legal wfla.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:40 am
Manatee County committee requests DOGE audit results - yourobserver.com
Manatee County committee requests DOGE audit results yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
Amputation of her 174-pound left leg gives Manatee County teen a new life - yourobserver.com
Amputation of her 174-pound left leg gives Manatee County teen a new life yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of felony animal cruelty after repeatedly punching dog - fox13news.com
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of felony animal cruelty after repeatedly punching dog fox13news.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:26 am
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of beating dog to the point of breaking its ribs - wfla.com
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of beating dog to the point of breaking its ribs wfla.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:47 am
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office warns about illegal dirt bike use on public roads - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office warns about illegal dirt bike use on public roads mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:20 pm
Manatee County residents frustrated with reduced trash services, commissioners vote - wfla.com
Manatee County residents frustrated with reduced trash services, commissioners vote wfla.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:51 pm
FWC proposes increased boat speeds in Indian River Lagoon near previous manatee hot spots - cbs12.com
FWC proposes increased boat speeds in Indian River Lagoon near previous manatee hot spots cbs12.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:44 pm
Who will run to succeed Vern Buchanan in Congress? - floridapolitics.com
Who will run to succeed Vern Buchanan in Congress? floridapolitics.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:40 pm
Holocaust Survivor Helga Melmed Shares Powerful Story with Southeast High Students - manateeschools.net
Holocaust Survivor Helga Melmed Shares Powerful Story with Southeast High Students manateeschools.net
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:33 pm
Manatee, Sarasota boys, girls 2026 basketball district seedings and analysis - heraldtribune.com
Manatee, Sarasota boys, girls 2026 basketball district seedings and analysis heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:29 pm
Cold weather persists in Sarasota. See the forecast graphics - heraldtribune.com
Cold weather persists in Sarasota. See the forecast graphics heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:40 pm
Freeze Warning in effect tonight - mysuncoast.com
Freeze Warning in effect tonight mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:37 pm
Ballard Elementary's Golden Ticket Cart is Rolling in with Rewards - manateeschools.net
Ballard Elementary's Golden Ticket Cart is Rolling in with Rewards manateeschools.net
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:14 pm
Below-freezing weather expected in inland Manatee, Sarasota - yourobserver.com
Below-freezing weather expected in inland Manatee, Sarasota yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:10 pm
Manatee County Congressman Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years - heraldtribune.com
Manatee County Congressman Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:48 pm
Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years representing Manatee County in Congress - bradenton.com
Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years representing Manatee County in Congress bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:36 pm
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill - businessobserverfl.com
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill businessobserverfl.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:25 pm
Cold weather shelters staying open in Sarasota, Manatee counties - mysuncoast.com
Cold weather shelters staying open in Sarasota, Manatee counties mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:13 pm
Measles in Florida: 3 cases reported, including 2 in the Tampa Bay area - wtsp.com
Measles in Florida: 3 cases reported, including 2 in the Tampa Bay area wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Lawmakers react to proposed cruise ship terminal - amisun.com
Lawmakers react to proposed cruise ship terminal amisun.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:08 pm
Florida FWC changing boat speeds in Indian River Lagoon manatee zones - Treasure Coast News
Florida FWC changing boat speeds in Indian River Lagoon manatee zones Treasure Coast News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:57 pm
Basketball Recap: Braden River Skates Past Manatee with Ease - MaxPreps.com
Basketball Recap: Braden River Skates Past Manatee with Ease MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:26 pm
Basketball Recap: Manatee Takes a Loss - MaxPreps.com
Basketball Recap: Manatee Takes a Loss MaxPreps.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:26 pm
Measles reported in Hillsborough, Manatee counties - fox13news.com
Measles reported in Hillsborough, Manatee counties fox13news.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:36 pm
New ‘business hotel’ planned for Manatee County, records show. See where - bradenton.com
New ‘business hotel’ planned for Manatee County, records show. See where bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:50 am
Do Manatee lawmakers support cruise port plans? Why they scrapped a bill - bradenton.com
Do Manatee lawmakers support cruise port plans? Why they scrapped a bill bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:50 am
Manatee County Schools calculates cost of Schools of Hope at $2,500 per student - wusf.org
Manatee County Schools calculates cost of Schools of Hope at $2,500 per student wusf.org
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple - yourobserver.com
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
North Port, Imagine School, Booker win district soccer titles Wednesday - heraldtribune.com
North Port, Imagine School, Booker win district soccer titles Wednesday heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:32 am
Manatee County to take 5 million gallons of water a day from Peace River in 2036 - baynews9.com
Manatee County to take 5 million gallons of water a day from Peace River in 2036 baynews9.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 10:32 pm
Manatee County launches interactive pet database to help find lost animals - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County launches interactive pet database to help find lost animals mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:49 pm
Proposed transfer of USF Sarasota-Manatee sparks debate over future of campus - baynews9.com
Proposed transfer of USF Sarasota-Manatee sparks debate over future of campus baynews9.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:15 pm
Measles cases reported in Hillsborough, Manatee counties: FDOH - wfla.com
Measles cases reported in Hillsborough, Manatee counties: FDOH wfla.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:04 pm
How cold will it get in Bradenton this week? See the forecast - bradenton.com
How cold will it get in Bradenton this week? See the forecast bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 5:44 pm
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1986 Manatee County murder - fox13news.com
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1986 Manatee County murder fox13news.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 3:01 pm
Manatee County cold weather shelters opening - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County cold weather shelters opening mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 9:08 pm
This Greek restaurant just opened its first Manatee County location - bradenton.com
This Greek restaurant just opened its first Manatee County location bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 10:50 am
VIN'S PEOPLE: After 45 years, a missing Manatee class ring returns home - heraldtribune.com
VIN'S PEOPLE: After 45 years, a missing Manatee class ring returns home heraldtribune.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 10:30 am
Chicago hot dog eatery reverses course on Manatee County location - yourobserver.com
Chicago hot dog eatery reverses course on Manatee County location yourobserver.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
Manatee County cruise port proposal faces opposition - baynews9.com
Manatee County cruise port proposal faces opposition baynews9.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 11:50 pm
Opposition to mega cruise ship port in Manatee County gaining momentum - mysuncoast.com
Opposition to mega cruise ship port in Manatee County gaining momentum mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 2:14 am
Development paperwork filed for new Manatee County cruise port. See the plans - bradenton.com
Development paperwork filed for new Manatee County cruise port. See the plans bradenton.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 6:49 pm
USF Sarasota-Manatee could be leased New College territory by July - usforacle.com
USF Sarasota-Manatee could be leased New College territory by July usforacle.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 10:36 am
Tampa-based developer proposes island destination to complement Manatee County cruise port plan - fox13news.com
Tampa-based developer proposes island destination to complement Manatee County cruise port plan fox13news.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Live cam: Florida manatees huddle at West Palm FPL plant to stay warm in cold weather - palmbeachpost.com
Live cam: Florida manatees huddle at West Palm FPL plant to stay warm in cold weather palmbeachpost.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Manatee County Opens Cold Weather Shelters, Expands Available Space - mymanatee.org
Manatee County Opens Cold Weather Shelters, Expands Available Space mymanatee.org
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 7:31 pm
Manatee County Fair 2026 - mysuncoast.com
Manatee County Fair 2026 mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Manatee County Offices Closed on MLK Day - mymanatee.org
Manatee County Offices Closed on MLK Day mymanatee.org
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
INTERVIEW: Pardoned Jan 6. rioter, Adam Johnson, discusses bid for Manatee County commissioner - mysuncoast.com
INTERVIEW: Pardoned Jan 6. rioter, Adam Johnson, discusses bid for Manatee County commissioner mysuncoast.com
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Florida Manatee: Gentle Giants Need Support - The Nature Conservancy
Florida Manatee: Gentle Giants Need Support The Nature Conservancy
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
More than 625 manatees died in 2025 in Florida but year also offered hope - floridatoday.com
More than 625 manatees died in 2025 in Florida but year also offered hope floridatoday.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Video captures dozens of manatees seeking refuge in toasty waters of Florida - FOX Weather
Video captures dozens of manatees seeking refuge in toasty waters of Florida FOX Weather
📢 Published on 📅 1 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
About 700 manatees huddle for warmth at Florida park on New Year's Day - news-journalonline.com
About 700 manatees huddle for warmth at Florida park on New Year's Day news-journalonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 1 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
