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LWV Manatee School Board Notes: 7/22/25 - The Bradenton Times
LWV Manatee School Board Notes: 7/22/25 The Bradenton Times
Published on 26 July 2025 | 1:56 am
WWSB ABC7 News at 6:00pm - VOD - 204 cats rescued in Manatee County - ABC7 WWSB
WWSB ABC7 News at 6:00pm - VOD - 204 cats rescued in Manatee County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 26 July 2025 | 12:51 am
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home - ABC7 WWSB
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home ABC7 WWSB
Published on 26 July 2025 | 12:51 am
More than 200 cats rescued in Manatee County - ABC7 WWSB
More than 200 cats rescued in Manatee County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 26 July 2025 | 12:25 am
More than 200 cats were rescued from a Manatee County home. Now, they're looking for a new home. - wtsp.com
More than 200 cats were rescued from a Manatee County home. Now, they're looking for a new home. wtsp.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:58 pm
Prehistoric find: Utilities crew unearths giant ground sloth fossil in Manatee County - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Prehistoric find: Utilities crew unearths giant ground sloth fossil in Manatee County Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:56 pm
Realtors: Home prices continued to fall in Sarasota, Manatee during June - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Realtors: Home prices continued to fall in Sarasota, Manatee during June Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:05 pm
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:19 pm
More than 200 Siamese cats looking for new homes after being rescued from Manatee County home - WFLA
More than 200 Siamese cats looking for new homes after being rescued from Manatee County home WFLA
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Want a new home on the Suncoast? It likely comes with developer debt - Bradenton Herald
Want a new home on the Suncoast? It likely comes with developer debt Bradenton Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:06 pm
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:57 pm
More than 200 cats were rescued from a Manatee County home. Now, they're looking for a new home. - wtsp.com
More than 200 cats were rescued from a Manatee County home. Now, they're looking for a new home. wtsp.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:35 pm
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:42 pm
204 cats rescued in Manatee County: MCAW - ABC Action News
204 cats rescued in Manatee County: MCAW ABC Action News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:33 pm
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:02 pm
A Guide to Every Cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 - Time Magazine
A Guide to Every Cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 Time Magazine
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:40 pm
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Cameo Guide: Every Actor, Comedian, Pro Golfer and More Who Show Up in Adam Sandler’s Netflix Sequel - Variety
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:30 pm
‘Whatever makes you happy.’ New sub shop opens in Manatee County - Bradenton Herald
‘Whatever makes you happy.’ New sub shop opens in Manatee County Bradenton Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces D.O.G.E. audit for Manatee County - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces D.O.G.E. audit for Manatee County Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:45 pm
Environmentalists say proposed overhaul of one federal law would weaken manatee protections - Central Florida Public Media
Environmentalists say proposed overhaul of one federal law would weaken manatee protections Central Florida Public Media
Published on 25 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Rare marine creature spotted outside well-known Mississippi Coast restaurant - Biloxi Sun Herald
Rare marine creature spotted outside well-known Mississippi Coast restaurant Biloxi Sun Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Preliminary FWC report shows high rate of manatee deaths for 2025, significantly higher than last year - Bay News 9
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Zoo Tampa expands Manatee Critical Care Center - ABC Action News
Zoo Tampa expands Manatee Critical Care Center ABC Action News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:46 am
Manatee County faces state audit - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County faces state audit ABC7 WWSB
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:49 am
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews: Behind the Scenes - New Teacher Orientation - School District of Manatee County
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews: Behind the Scenes - New Teacher Orientation School District of Manatee County
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:05 am
Food & Nutrition Services Brings Families Together at Wellness Event Ahead of New School Year - School District of Manatee County
Food & Nutrition Services Brings Families Together at Wellness Event Ahead of New School Year School District of Manatee County
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:40 pm
DeSantis expands local government audits to Manatee as he bashes property taxes - WUSF
DeSantis expands local government audits to Manatee as he bashes property taxes WUSF
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:22 pm
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes Manatee County budget as DOGE efforts reach the local level - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes Manatee County budget as DOGE efforts reach the local level Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:37 pm
Buyers Gain Leverage as Prices Drop and Listings Climb in Sarasota and Manatee - Sarasota Magazine
Buyers Gain Leverage as Prices Drop and Listings Climb in Sarasota and Manatee Sarasota Magazine
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:12 pm
Florida Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia announce DOGE audits in Manatee County - wtsp.com
Florida Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia announce DOGE audits in Manatee County wtsp.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:56 pm
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:50 pm
DeSantis' "Florida DOGE" taskforce to audit Manatee County - WFSU News
DeSantis' "Florida DOGE" taskforce to audit Manatee County WFSU News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:43 pm
Manatee County to vote on purchasing Mixon Fruit Farm Property - Bay News 9
Manatee County to vote on purchasing Mixon Fruit Farm Property Bay News 9
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:22 pm
Heckler removed after angry outburst at Gov. DeSantis event in Bradenton - Bradenton Herald
Heckler removed after angry outburst at Gov. DeSantis event in Bradenton Bradenton Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:21 pm
Manatee tomato farm reacts to 17 percent tariff on most imports of Mexican tomatoes - Bay News 9
Manatee tomato farm reacts to 17 percent tariff on most imports of Mexican tomatoes Bay News 9
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:10 pm
DeSantis says DOGE will investigate Manatee County’s government spending - Bradenton Herald
DeSantis says DOGE will investigate Manatee County’s government spending Bradenton Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:57 pm
Gov. DeSantis sets his sights on Manatee County for next financial audit - Florida Politics
Gov. DeSantis sets his sights on Manatee County for next financial audit Florida Politics
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:51 pm
Governor announces Florida DOGE audit in Manatee County - WFLA
Governor announces Florida DOGE audit in Manatee County WFLA
Published on 24 July 2025 | 5:56 pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis heckled in Manatee County during remarks about Hulk Hogan's death - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Gov. Ron DeSantis heckled in Manatee County during remarks about Hulk Hogan's death Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 5:53 pm
Gov. DeSantis news conference on Manatee County audit - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Gov. DeSantis news conference on Manatee County audit FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 July 2025 | 5:28 pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis held press conference at Manatee Performing Arts Center - ABC7 WWSB
Gov. Ron DeSantis held press conference at Manatee Performing Arts Center ABC7 WWSB
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:17 pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces Florida D.O.G.E. audit of Manatee County - WFLA
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces Florida D.O.G.E. audit of Manatee County WFLA
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:14 pm
Florida manatee deaths surge in June, with watercraft collisions leading the causes - WPEC
Florida manatee deaths surge in June, with watercraft collisions leading the causes WPEC
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:33 pm
Manatee coffee welcomes Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens as newest partner - Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Manatee coffee welcomes Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens as newest partner Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Published on 24 July 2025 | 2:49 pm
Manatee County man threatened to kill officials over Epstein list, FBI says - WFLA
Manatee County man threatened to kill officials over Epstein list, FBI says WFLA
Published on 24 July 2025 | 2:32 pm
Florida Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia announce DOGE audits in Manatee County - wtsp.com
Florida Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia announce DOGE audits in Manatee County wtsp.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 1:53 pm
Manatee County next on Florida’s DOGE audit list, DeSantis says - WKMG
Manatee County next on Florida’s DOGE audit list, DeSantis says WKMG
Published on 24 July 2025 | 1:03 pm
Manatee County among local governments that will be audited by Florida’s DOGE team, DeSantis says - News4JAX
Manatee County among local governments that will be audited by Florida’s DOGE team, DeSantis says News4JAX
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:50 pm
PHOTOS: Looking back at Sarasota, Manatee's all-time state football title teams - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
PHOTOS: Looking back at Sarasota, Manatee's all-time state football title teams Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:25 am
PHOTOS: Manatee High state football championship teams over the years - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
PHOTOS: Manatee High state football championship teams over the years Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:23 am
FHSAA Championships: Looking back at Manatee and Sarasota's all-time football team titles - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
FHSAA Championships: Looking back at Manatee and Sarasota's all-time football team titles Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:22 am
Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights the Florida manatee - chronicleonline.com
Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights the Florida manatee chronicleonline.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Chick-fil-A is planning another Manatee County restaurant. Here’s where - Yahoo Home
Chick-fil-A is planning another Manatee County restaurant. Here’s where Yahoo Home
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:50 am
Chick-fil-A is planning another Manatee County restaurant. Here’s where - Bradenton Herald
Chick-fil-A is planning another Manatee County restaurant. Here’s where Bradenton Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:50 am
Workforce housing for DeSoto teachers could be model for Sarasota-Manatee counties - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Workforce housing for DeSoto teachers could be model for Sarasota-Manatee counties Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:01 am
Community Message: Financial Strength and Federal Funding Update - School District of Manatee County
Community Message: Financial Strength and Federal Funding Update School District of Manatee County
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:19 am
Report shows Manatee deaths are on the rise in Florida - ABC7 WWSB
Report shows Manatee deaths are on the rise in Florida ABC7 WWSB
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:06 pm
Man accused of attempted murder, denied bond after alleged boat attack on wife - ABC7 WWSB
Man accused of attempted murder, denied bond after alleged boat attack on wife ABC7 WWSB
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:20 pm
‘We knew he was loved.’ Vigil planned for Manatee High teen killed in shooting - Bradenton Herald
‘We knew he was loved.’ Vigil planned for Manatee High teen killed in shooting Bradenton Herald
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:30 pm
James ‘Buddy’ Powell, defender of manatees, died on July 19, aged 70 - Mongabay
James ‘Buddy’ Powell, defender of manatees, died on July 19, aged 70 Mongabay
Published on 23 July 2025 | 1:16 pm
Manatee County commissioners to decide future of Mixon Fruit Farms property - Your Observer
Manatee County commissioners to decide future of Mixon Fruit Farms property Your Observer
Published on 23 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23, 2025: Tampa Bay Water forever chemicals lawsuit, and Florida loses a local manatee expert - WUSF
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Sarasota-Manatee medical group makes leadership change - Business Observer
Sarasota-Manatee medical group makes leadership change Business Observer
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:45 am
A Win for Youth Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Investment in Manatee County - SRQ Magazine
A Win for Youth Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Investment in Manatee County SRQ Magazine
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:02 am
‘Extremely rare’ giant ground sloth fossil dating back 11,000 years unearthed by Manatee County utilities crew - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
‘Extremely rare’ giant ground sloth fossil dating back 11,000 years unearthed by Manatee County utilities crew FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 22 July 2025 | 9:02 pm
Manatee and Sarasota could see at least an inch of rain this week - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Manatee and Sarasota could see at least an inch of rain this week Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 22 July 2025 | 8:08 pm
Clearwater Aquarium biologist James ‘Buddy’ Powell dies - St Pete Catalyst
Clearwater Aquarium biologist James ‘Buddy’ Powell dies St Pete Catalyst
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:02 am
A pioneer of Florida manatee research, James ‘Buddy’ Powell, dies at 70 - Tampa Bay Times
A pioneer of Florida manatee research, James ‘Buddy’ Powell, dies at 70 Tampa Bay Times
Published on 21 July 2025 | 8:55 pm
Over $60K in unclaimed funds held by Manatee Clerk’s office will soon be forfeited - ABC7 WWSB
Over $60K in unclaimed funds held by Manatee Clerk’s office will soon be forfeited ABC7 WWSB
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:04 pm
VOTE: Who is Sarasota, Manatee's all-time best state champion volleyball team? - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
VOTE: Who is Sarasota, Manatee's all-time best state champion volleyball team? Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 21 July 2025 | 9:02 am
Carter Layne pleads no contest in shooting of Manatee High wrestler - ABC7 WWSB
Carter Layne pleads no contest in shooting of Manatee High wrestler ABC7 WWSB
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:35 pm
Manatee canal and drainage debris removal expected to be complete next month - Bay News 9
Manatee canal and drainage debris removal expected to be complete next month Bay News 9
Published on 18 July 2025 | 6:31 pm
New study seeks the source of dangerous bacteria levels at a Manatee County beach - WUSF
New study seeks the source of dangerous bacteria levels at a Manatee County beach WUSF
Published on 18 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
'B' ranking for Manatee school district just doesn't add up | Letters - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
'B' ranking for Manatee school district just doesn't add up | Letters Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:42 pm
Manatees visit the Outer Banks - WITN
Manatees visit the Outer Banks WITN
Published on 16 July 2025 | 5:57 pm
Steer clear of Florida manatees visiting the Outer Banks - Island Free Press
Steer clear of Florida manatees visiting the Outer Banks Island Free Press
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Outer Banks sees increase in Florida manatee sightings with summer migration underway - 13newsnow.com
Outer Banks sees increase in Florida manatee sightings with summer migration underway 13newsnow.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Vibrio vulnificus kills 4 in Florida in 2025. Manatee County cases? - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
'Flesh-eating' bacteria Vibrio vulnificus kills 4 in Florida in 2025. Manatee County cases? Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Why Is It Illegal to Touch a Manatee? - Britannica
Why Is It Illegal to Touch a Manatee? Britannica
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Powerful Florida developer hears a rare response from Manatee County: No! - Florida Phoenix
Powerful Florida developer hears a rare response from Manatee County: No! Florida Phoenix
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Books for Kids Volunteers Making a Difference in Lives of Manatee County Students - School District of Manatee County
Books for Kids Volunteers Making a Difference in Lives of Manatee County Students School District of Manatee County
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee resident's business booming after starting it because of 2024 hurricanes - Bay News 9
Manatee resident's business booming after starting it because of 2024 hurricanes Bay News 9
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida manatee deaths again raising alarms - E&E News by POLITICO
Florida manatee deaths again raising alarms E&E News by POLITICO
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SMC Welcomes a New Alabama Manatee - Save the Manatee Club
SMC Welcomes a New Alabama Manatee Save the Manatee Club
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Seeing Their World Through Their Eyes - Save the Manatee Club
Seeing Their World Through Their Eyes Save the Manatee Club
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County commissioners pass increase of impact fees by 100% - Bay News 9
Manatee County commissioners pass increase of impact fees by 100% Bay News 9
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) - Manatee County
Manatee County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) Manatee County
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:39 pm
Inside Manatee County’s sudden ouster of school superintendent Jason Wysong - WUSF
Inside Manatee County’s sudden ouster of school superintendent Jason Wysong WUSF
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Despite educational gains, Manatee County fires superintendent over communication issues - Bay News 9
Despite educational gains, Manatee County fires superintendent over communication issues Bay News 9
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Remembering Paddy Doyle - Save the Manatee Club
Remembering Paddy Doyle Save the Manatee Club
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County wants to stop development expansion. Will Florida allow it? - Bradenton Herald
Manatee County wants to stop development expansion. Will Florida allow it? Bradenton Herald
Published on 15 May 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
Sign up for Alert Manatee - Manatee County
Sign up for Alert Manatee Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 5:21 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
Apply for a Library Card - Manatee County
Apply for a Library Card Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:06 am
Manatee County Administration Building - Manatee County
Manatee County Administration Building Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:06 am
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) - Manatee County
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:55 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