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East Bay eliminated from diamond playoffs by Manatee 15-14 - observernews.net
East Bay eliminated from diamond playoffs by Manatee 15-14 observernews.net
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:30 am
Manatee mosaic mascot unveiled - Viera Voice
Manatee mosaic mascot unveiled Viera Voice
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:00 am
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins - Your Observer
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins Your Observer
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:00 am
New initiative brings new 96-gallon garbage bins to unincorporated Manatee County - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
New initiative brings new 96-gallon garbage bins to unincorporated Manatee County Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:04 am
‘I truly love you’: Manatee County teacher accused of sending 5th grader inappropriate letter - WFLA
‘I truly love you’: Manatee County teacher accused of sending 5th grader inappropriate letter WFLA
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:07 am
Manatees Starving to Death in Florida Lagoon - CNN
Manatees Starving to Death in Florida Lagoon CNN
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:35 am
Manatee County 5th-grade teacher resigns amid grooming allegations - wtsp.com
Manatee County 5th-grade teacher resigns amid grooming allegations wtsp.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:19 am
Why a Florida lagoon has become a death trap for manatees - CNN
Why a Florida lagoon has become a death trap for manatees CNN
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:18 pm
Troopers search for driver who side-swiped school bus carrying 51 students - wtsp.com
Troopers search for driver who side-swiped school bus carrying 51 students wtsp.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:40 pm
BayCare Breaks Ground on BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee) - PR Newswire
BayCare Breaks Ground on BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee) PR Newswire
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:33 pm
Manatee County school bus struck by pickup in hit-and-run crash, FHP says - WFLA
Manatee County school bus struck by pickup in hit-and-run crash, FHP says WFLA
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:06 pm
Teacher at Manatee County elementary school resigns amid grooming allegations - wtsp.com
Teacher at Manatee County elementary school resigns amid grooming allegations wtsp.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:45 pm
Parent accuses Manatee teacher of inappropriate conduct - ABC7 WWSB
Parent accuses Manatee teacher of inappropriate conduct ABC7 WWSB
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:39 pm
BayCare breaks ground on $548M hospital project in Manatee County - The Business Journals
BayCare breaks ground on $548M hospital project in Manatee County The Business Journals
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:19 pm
Manatee County teacher accused of inappropriate behavior resigns - Your Observer
Manatee County teacher accused of inappropriate behavior resigns Your Observer
Published on 30 April 2025 | 4:50 pm
Shaping the future of transportation in Sarasota and Manatee Counties - ABC7 WWSB
Shaping the future of transportation in Sarasota and Manatee Counties ABC7 WWSB
Published on 30 April 2025 | 2:28 pm
Brevard Zoo opens $2.16 million manatee rehabilitation center - Florida Today
Brevard Zoo opens $2.16 million manatee rehabilitation center Florida Today
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:17 am
Brevard Zoo welcomes the first two manatees to its new manatee rehab facility - Florida Today
Brevard Zoo welcomes the first two manatees to its new manatee rehab facility Florida Today
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:14 am
Brevard Zoo's first two manatees recover at new rehab facility - Florida Today
Brevard Zoo's first two manatees recover at new rehab facility Florida Today
Published on 30 April 2025 | 9:07 am
Find your hurricane evacuation zone, shelter in Manatee County - WUSF
Find your hurricane evacuation zone, shelter in Manatee County WUSF
Published on 30 April 2025 | 6:00 am
Local teacher accused of grooming student - ABC7 WWSB
Local teacher accused of grooming student ABC7 WWSB
Published on 30 April 2025 | 2:23 am
Avid readers at Manatee Elementary School rewarded with SLAM Celebration - Viera Voice
Avid readers at Manatee Elementary School rewarded with SLAM Celebration Viera Voice
Published on 29 April 2025 | 6:51 pm
Fla. wildlife group asks judge to block septic tank plans to help manatees - E&E News by POLITICO
Fla. wildlife group asks judge to block septic tank plans to help manatees E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:51 pm
$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Manatee County Man - Patch
$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Manatee County Man Patch
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:02 pm
Multiple Viera schools placed on shelter-in-place order after swatting call - Florida Today
Multiple Viera schools placed on shelter-in-place order after swatting call Florida Today
Published on 29 April 2025 | 4:01 pm
Wasting away: Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve and Florida waters are getting worse - WGCU
Wasting away: Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve and Florida waters are getting worse WGCU
Published on 29 April 2025 | 10:25 am
New scholarships to benefit USF Sarasota-Manatee students from Manatee County - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
New scholarships to benefit USF Sarasota-Manatee students from Manatee County University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 28 April 2025 | 9:03 pm
Manatee County man wins top Florida Lottery prize worth $1 million - Bradenton Herald
Manatee County man wins top Florida Lottery prize worth $1 million Bradenton Herald
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:15 pm
State Attorney's Office expands charges against former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
State Attorney's Office expands charges against former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:46 pm
Former Manatee administrator Scott Hopes facing additional charges - ABC7 WWSB
Former Manatee administrator Scott Hopes facing additional charges ABC7 WWSB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 4:49 pm
Teen charged with attempted murder in Parrish drug deal shooting, deputies say - Bradenton Herald
Teen charged with attempted murder in Parrish drug deal shooting, deputies say Bradenton Herald
Published on 28 April 2025 | 3:53 pm
16-year-old arrested for attempted murder after drug deal 'gone wrong': MCSO - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
16-year-old arrested for attempted murder after drug deal 'gone wrong': MCSO ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 28 April 2025 | 2:36 pm
Two arrested after Parrish teenager shot during drug deal gone wrong - ABC7 WWSB
Two arrested after Parrish teenager shot during drug deal gone wrong ABC7 WWSB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 2:32 pm
‘Voters deserve more.’ Manatee commissioner eyed federal job after election win - Bradenton Herald
‘Voters deserve more.’ Manatee commissioner eyed federal job after election win Bradenton Herald
Published on 28 April 2025 | 9:50 am
Economic uncertainty following tariffs could change Sarasota, Manatee real estate market - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Economic uncertainty following tariffs could change Sarasota, Manatee real estate market Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:04 am
Elementary school teacher arrested for touching students inappropriately: MCSO - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Elementary school teacher arrested for touching students inappropriately: MCSO ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:23 am
How to watch Florida high school boys lacrosse: Plant vs. Manatee, April 30 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Florida high school boys lacrosse: Plant vs. Manatee, April 30 USA TODAY High School Sports
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies investigating Sarasota homicide after 2 people shot at gathering: SCSO - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Deputies investigating Sarasota homicide after 2 people shot at gathering: SCSO ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 26 April 2025 | 4:03 pm
State Brings Additional Charges in Hopes Felony Theft Case - The Bradenton Times
State Brings Additional Charges in Hopes Felony Theft Case The Bradenton Times
Published on 26 April 2025 | 1:45 pm
Manatee County deputies wrangle gator spotted near high school - WSVN
Manatee County deputies wrangle gator spotted near high school WSVN
Published on 26 April 2025 | 3:25 am
PHOTOS: Manatee with fishing lure in mouth rescued on Earth Day - WPEC
PHOTOS: Manatee with fishing lure in mouth rescued on Earth Day WPEC
Published on 26 April 2025 | 2:52 am
Solar power to light up Manatee School for the Arts - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Solar power to light up Manatee School for the Arts FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 26 April 2025 | 2:45 am
District softball: Sarasota and Manatee schedules, plus see our winning team picks - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
District softball: Sarasota and Manatee schedules, plus see our winning team picks Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 25 April 2025 | 10:18 pm
Making way for manatees in the St. Johns River - Jacksonville Today
Making way for manatees in the St. Johns River Jacksonville Today
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:45 pm
Manatee County deputies wrangle alligator - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee County deputies wrangle alligator FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 April 2025 | 12:13 pm
Former Teacher Molested Elementary Students: Manatee Sheriff - Patch
Former Teacher Molested Elementary Students: Manatee Sheriff Patch
Published on 25 April 2025 | 11:47 am
Guide to Bradenton’s De Soto Grand Parade: Parking, weather and more - Bradenton Herald
Guide to Bradenton’s De Soto Grand Parade: Parking, weather and more Bradenton Herald
Published on 25 April 2025 | 9:50 am
‘Can it even be stopped?’: Concerns grow over rumored USF Sarasota-Manatee takeover - WFLA
‘Can it even be stopped?’: Concerns grow over rumored USF Sarasota-Manatee takeover WFLA
Published on 25 April 2025 | 8:59 am
Watch: Orphaned baby manatee rescued in Florida after being found by boaters - FOX Weather
Watch: Orphaned baby manatee rescued in Florida after being found by boaters FOX Weather
Published on 24 April 2025 | 11:07 pm
Manatee County man wins $1 million after buying $5 scratch-off card - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Manatee County man wins $1 million after buying $5 scratch-off card ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 5:55 pm
Drunk wrong-way driver causes head-on I-75 crash in Manatee County, troopers say - Bradenton Herald
Drunk wrong-way driver causes head-on I-75 crash in Manatee County, troopers say Bradenton Herald
Published on 24 April 2025 | 5:00 pm
Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 2:48 pm
Suspected drunk driver arrested following wrong-way chain reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County: FHP - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Suspected drunk driver arrested following wrong-way chain reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County: FHP FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 1:34 pm
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 11:42 am
Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law - Florida Phoenix
Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law Florida Phoenix
Published on 24 April 2025 | 11:01 am
They've got their sea legs, but these Manatee County cats are ready for a forever home on land - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
They've got their sea legs, but these Manatee County cats are ready for a forever home on land FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 23 April 2025 | 8:41 pm
Family horrified as boater appears to run over manatees in Florida - FOX 8 News
Family horrified as boater appears to run over manatees in Florida FOX 8 News
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:24 pm
Small plane crash at Myakka airport sparks brush fire, Manatee deputies say - Bradenton Herald
Small plane crash at Myakka airport sparks brush fire, Manatee deputies say Bradenton Herald
Published on 23 April 2025 | 4:11 pm
Small plane crash causes brush fire in Manatee County - ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Small plane crash causes brush fire in Manatee County ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Published on 23 April 2025 | 3:38 pm
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County - Your Observer
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County Your Observer
Published on 23 April 2025 | 2:45 pm
Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths - Inside Climate News
Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths Inside Climate News
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County creating local DOGE committee - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County creating local DOGE committee ABC7 WWSB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County votes to pull fluoride from drinking water - Bay News 9
Manatee County votes to pull fluoride from drinking water Bay News 9
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee County leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County officially ends fluoridating water - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County officially ends fluoridating water ABC7 WWSB
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge rules Florida violated federal law in protecting manatees from pollution - Yahoo
Judge rules Florida violated federal law in protecting manatees from pollution Yahoo
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge sides with environmental group in Florida suit over manatee protections - NBC 6 South Florida
Judge sides with environmental group in Florida suit over manatee protections NBC 6 South Florida
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sarasota, Manatee home values tumble, marking one of the biggest drops nationwide - ABC7 WWSB
Sarasota, Manatee home values tumble, marking one of the biggest drops nationwide ABC7 WWSB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Environmental group wins landmark manatee protection case forcing state to scrutinize Brevard sewage - Florida Today
Environmental group wins landmark manatee protection case forcing state to scrutinize Brevard sewage Florida Today
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Remains thought to be missing Ellenton man are found in East Manatee County - ABC7 WWSB
Remains thought to be missing Ellenton man are found in East Manatee County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee looks to expand weapons detection system to include middle schools - Bay News 9
Manatee looks to expand weapons detection system to include middle schools Bay News 9
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
DOGE cuts at a Florida manatee refuge have been reversed — for now - The Washington Post
DOGE cuts at a Florida manatee refuge have been reversed — for now The Washington Post
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
A Day of Discovery: School District of Manatee County STEM Showcase a huge success - School District of Manatee County
A Day of Discovery: School District of Manatee County STEM Showcase a huge success School District of Manatee County
Published on 7 April 2025 | 1:50 pm
Positive manatee trend triggers official end to Unusual Mortality Event - Central Florida Public Media
Positive manatee trend triggers official end to Unusual Mortality Event Central Florida Public Media
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Tom Hanks Explores the Secret Social Lives of Manatees on The Americas - NBC
Tom Hanks Explores the Secret Social Lives of Manatees on The Americas NBC
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Emails detail plans to ‘transfer’ USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College - WUSF
Emails detail plans to ‘transfer’ USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College WUSF
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Request a Rain Barrel - Manatee County
Request a Rain Barrel Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:24 pm
Find Library Events and Classes - Manatee County
Find Library Events and Classes Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 10:27 am
Apply for An Advisory Board Seat - Manatee County
Apply for An Advisory Board Seat Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 10:07 am
Participate in Manatee County's Citizen Survey - Manatee County
Participate in Manatee County's Citizen Survey Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 4:31 am
Apply, Search and Manage Building Permits - Manatee County
Apply, Search and Manage Building Permits Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:07 am
Report a Road or Traffic Issue - Manatee County
Report a Road or Traffic Issue Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:07 am
Apply for a Library Card - Manatee County
Apply for a Library Card Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:06 am
View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes - Manatee County
View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:01 am
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) - Manatee County
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:55 am
Report A Code Complaint - Manatee County
Report A Code Complaint Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:54 am
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2 Million to Manatee County Port Authority for Infrastructure Improvements at SeaPort Manatee Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund | Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2 Million to Manatee County Port Authority for Infrastructure Improvements at SeaPort Manatee Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund | Executive Office of the Governor Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Anatomy of a Boat Strike - Save the Manatee Club
Anatomy of a Boat Strike Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
A Warm-Water Action Plan for Manatees - Save the Manatee Club
A Warm-Water Action Plan for Manatees Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Advocating for Manatees’ Critical Habitat - Save the Manatee Club
Advocating for Manatees’ Critical Habitat Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Save the Manatee® 5K - Save the Manatee Club
Save the Manatee® 5K Save the Manatee Club
Published on 5 March 2025 | 6:46 am
Disney’s Role in Florida Manatee Rehabilitation and Conservation - Disney Experiences
Disney’s Role in Florida Manatee Rehabilitation and Conservation Disney Experiences
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Developers respond to Manatee County commissioner's building moratorium proposal - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Developers respond to Manatee County commissioner's building moratorium proposal Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Sightings Update: February 2025 - Save the Manatee Club
Sightings Update: February 2025 Save the Manatee Club
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Finding on Two West Indian Manatee Petitions - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Finding on Two West Indian Manatee Petitions U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections - Center for Biological Diversity
Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections Center for Biological Diversity
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Evolution of Manatees in Florida - Save the Manatee Club
Evolution of Manatees in Florida Save the Manatee Club
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Why manatees are likely not Florida natives - University of South Florida
Why manatees are likely not Florida natives University of South Florida
Published on 20 November 2024 | 8:00 am
My Journey With Manatees: A Lifelong Love Story - Save the Manatee Club
My Journey With Manatees: A Lifelong Love Story Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 September 2024 | 7:00 am