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Lanes blocked after crash in Manatee County on I-75 North, prompting major delays - wtsp.com
Lanes blocked after crash in Manatee County on I-75 North, prompting major delays wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:52 am
Lanes blocked after crash in Manatee County on I-75 North, prompting major delays - Yahoo
Lanes blocked after crash in Manatee County on I-75 North, prompting major delays Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:35 am
Manatee County opens Mixon Farms as community market after county purchase - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County opens Mixon Farms as community market after county purchase ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:34 pm
Manatee County Lassos 1,483 Acres To Keep Developers At Bay - Hoodline
Manatee County Lassos 1,483 Acres To Keep Developers At Bay Hoodline
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 1:50 pm
VIN'S PEOPLE: A show of gratitude by Manatee elementary students - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
VIN'S PEOPLE: A show of gratitude by Manatee elementary students Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:30 am
Jacksonville Zoo opens Manatee River Habitat - The Ponte Vedra Recorder
Jacksonville Zoo opens Manatee River Habitat The Ponte Vedra Recorder
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:01 am
Crack, peel and party at Manatee Island Seafood Fest - hometownnewsvolusia.com
Crack, peel and party at Manatee Island Seafood Fest hometownnewsvolusia.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:00 am
West Manatee Fire Rescue raises awareness about water safety ahead of busy beach season - ABC7 WWSB
West Manatee Fire Rescue raises awareness about water safety ahead of busy beach season ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:18 pm
Seafood, music, and Floridian flavors at the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival - ABC7 WWSB
Seafood, music, and Floridian flavors at the Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:07 pm
West Manatee Fire Rescue raises awareness about water safety ahead of busy beach season - ABC7 WWSB
West Manatee Fire Rescue raises awareness about water safety ahead of busy beach season ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 8:08 pm
Manatee County agrees to help protect over 1,400 acres from development - Tampa Bay Times
Manatee County agrees to help protect over 1,400 acres from development Tampa Bay Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:02 pm
Manatee sex offender arrested on child sexual abuse charges, deputies say - Bradenton Herald
Manatee sex offender arrested on child sexual abuse charges, deputies say Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
Florida lawmakers pass bill targeting Manatee cruise port. Here’s what to know - Bradenton Herald
Florida lawmakers pass bill targeting Manatee cruise port. Here’s what to know Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Rescued, rehabbed manatees released into wild waters - keysnews.com
Rescued, rehabbed manatees released into wild waters keysnews.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:00 am
Florida Tonight visits Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center - FOX 35 Orlando
Florida Tonight visits Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center FOX 35 Orlando
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:06 am
Bradenton man wanted in connection with shooting that left 1 dead, another injured - wtsp.com
Bradenton man wanted in connection with shooting that left 1 dead, another injured wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:32 am
Bradenton man wanted for second-degree murder in deadly drive-by shooting: MCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bradenton man wanted for second-degree murder in deadly drive-by shooting: MCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:10 pm
Bradenton man wanted in fatal shooting, up to $9,500 reward offered - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton man wanted in fatal shooting, up to $9,500 reward offered Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:19 pm
Manatee sheriff offers new details, cash reward in fatal Bradenton shooting - Bradenton Herald
Manatee sheriff offers new details, cash reward in fatal Bradenton shooting Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:02 pm
Suspect sought in Bradenton drive-by shooting - ABC7 WWSB
Suspect sought in Bradenton drive-by shooting ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:56 pm
Suspect identified after Bradenton car shooting leaves 1 dead - WFLA
Suspect identified after Bradenton car shooting leaves 1 dead WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:46 pm
Man sentenced to life after 2023 deadly armed robbery in Manatee County - Tampa Bay 28
Man sentenced to life after 2023 deadly armed robbery in Manatee County Tampa Bay 28
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:44 pm
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee increasing security after Michigan synagogue attack: 'No other choice' - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee increasing security after Michigan synagogue attack: 'No other choice' FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:38 pm
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County - Business Observer
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County Business Observer
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Manatee County launches Mixon Farms Market - Bay News 9
Manatee County launches Mixon Farms Market Bay News 9
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:48 pm
Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Englewood, Bradenton, Palmetto - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Englewood, Bradenton, Palmetto Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:10 am
Jury convicts Lakewood Ranch mother after fatal driveway crash killed toddler - Bradenton Herald
Jury convicts Lakewood Ranch mother after fatal driveway crash killed toddler Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Manatee Sighting Blog - Save the Manatee Club
Manatee Sighting Blog Save the Manatee Club
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
Mixon Farms Market launches this Sunday in Manatee County - WFLA
Mixon Farms Market launches this Sunday in Manatee County WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:56 pm
The Manatee Hurricanes Baseball Team continues its strong play in its annual Hurricane Classic in Bradenton - ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:07 pm
Major I-75 crash delays both directions Thursday afternoon - ABC7 WWSB
Major I-75 crash delays both directions Thursday afternoon ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:00 pm
‘Extreme’ drought hits Manatee County. Expert predicts how long it could last - Bradenton Herald
‘Extreme’ drought hits Manatee County. Expert predicts how long it could last Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 8:19 pm
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:33 pm
Mixon Farms Market Opens March 15 in Manatee County, Reviving a Local Favorite - The Suncoast Post
Mixon Farms Market Opens March 15 in Manatee County, Reviving a Local Favorite The Suncoast Post
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
A healthy new restaurant is coming to Manatee. They want you to reuse your bowl - Bradenton Herald
A healthy new restaurant is coming to Manatee. They want you to reuse your bowl Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
West Manatee firefighters asked for more tax funding. Here’s how voted responded - Bradenton Herald
West Manatee firefighters asked for more tax funding. Here’s how voted responded Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Manatee officials denied these apartments with affordable units. Here’s why - Bradenton Herald
Manatee officials denied these apartments with affordable units. Here’s why Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
‘A busy season.’ Manatee fishing team starts year with massive snook catch - Bradenton Herald
‘A busy season.’ Manatee fishing team starts year with massive snook catch Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Will new Florida bill block Manatee cruise port? Some say the fight’s not over - Bradenton Herald
Will new Florida bill block Manatee cruise port? Some say the fight’s not over Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:16 am
Heart screenings for student athletes coming to Manatee County under new Florida law - wtsp.com
Heart screenings for student athletes coming to Manatee County under new Florida law wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 11:05 pm
Vote for the Herald-Tribune Top Team for February from Sarasota and Manatee - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Vote for the Herald-Tribune Top Team for February from Sarasota and Manatee Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:17 pm
What’s new and open in Manatee County? See the latest list of new restaurants - Bradenton Herald
What’s new and open in Manatee County? See the latest list of new restaurants Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 3:00 pm
Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival Returns to Bradenton This Weekend with Great Food and Live Entertainment - The Suncoast Post
Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival Returns to Bradenton This Weekend with Great Food and Live Entertainment The Suncoast Post
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
FHSAA Championships, Sarasota, Manatee all-time boys basketball winners - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
FHSAA Championships, Sarasota, Manatee all-time boys basketball winners Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 10:02 am
Voters reject West Manatee Fire and Rescue property tax request - AMI Sun
Voters reject West Manatee Fire and Rescue property tax request AMI Sun
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 11:51 pm
Gulfarium’s beloved Romeo sets record as world’s oldest manatee - WJHG
Gulfarium’s beloved Romeo sets record as world’s oldest manatee WJHG
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:54 pm
Bill aimed at blocking Manatee County cruise port moves closer to becoming law - ABC7 WWSB
Bill aimed at blocking Manatee County cruise port moves closer to becoming law ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 8:42 pm
A planned cruise ship terminal in Manatee County may be sunk - WUSF
A planned cruise ship terminal in Manatee County may be sunk WUSF
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 7:33 pm
Manatee County changes plans for water supply needs - Your Observer
Manatee County changes plans for water supply needs Your Observer
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 7:00 pm
Manatee set to launch monthly Mixon Farms Market event with local vendors - Bradenton Herald
Manatee set to launch monthly Mixon Farms Market event with local vendors Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Victims identified in targeted Bradenton shooting that killed 1 man - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Victims identified in targeted Bradenton shooting that killed 1 man Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 2:45 pm
Sarasota, Manatee all-time girls basketball FHSAA championship winners - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota, Manatee all-time girls basketball FHSAA championship winners Sarasota Herald-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:01 am
Gulfarium’s Romeo sets world record as oldest manatee - mypanhandle.com
Gulfarium’s Romeo sets world record as oldest manatee mypanhandle.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:51 pm
Bill that could halt plans for Manatee County cruise port heads to DeSantis’ desk - WFLA
Bill that could halt plans for Manatee County cruise port heads to DeSantis’ desk WFLA
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:40 pm
Spring Spirit Week at MHS - School District of Manatee County
Spring Spirit Week at MHS School District of Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 8:44 pm
Coastal resiliency bill with Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve restrictions advances in Florida House - ABC7 WWSB
Coastal resiliency bill with Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve restrictions advances in Florida House ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 7:17 pm
Service Club of Manatee County - 1pm streaming interview - ABC7 WWSB
Service Club of Manatee County - 1pm streaming interview ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 7:11 pm
Service Club of Manatee County Noon show ABC7 News - ABC7 WWSB
Service Club of Manatee County Noon show ABC7 News ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 5:49 pm
February cold snap takes fatal toll on Florida manatees - Florida Today
February cold snap takes fatal toll on Florida manatees Florida Today
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 1:50 pm
Future in Focus: Bayshore High Students Explore Local Business & Industry Careers - School District of Manatee County
Future in Focus: Bayshore High Students Explore Local Business & Industry Careers School District of Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 1:11 pm
Bradenton shooting leaves one dead, one injured, Manatee deputies say - Bradenton Herald
Bradenton shooting leaves one dead, one injured, Manatee deputies say Bradenton Herald
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 3:52 pm
1 dead, 1 injured in Manatee County shooting; deputies searching for suspect - wtsp.com
1 dead, 1 injured in Manatee County shooting; deputies searching for suspect wtsp.com
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 2:23 pm
Manatee County Launches Mixon Farms Market March 15 - Manatee County
Manatee County Launches Mixon Farms Market March 15 Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
Manatee County VEX Robotics Teams Shine at Regionals and Advance to Worlds! - School District of Manatee County
Manatee County VEX Robotics Teams Shine at Regionals and Advance to Worlds! School District of Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 10:22 pm
Manatee County Launches New Life Vest Initiative - Manatee County
Manatee County Launches New Life Vest Initiative Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Over 30 Florida Manatee Deaths from 2026 Linked to Extreme Cold Weather, Almost 3 Times the Average Death Toll - People.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld - AP News
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld AP News
📢 Published on 📅 27 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
FWC 'final report' on Lee manatee deaths says FPL adhered to protection plan; 58 manatees dead in county since Jan. 1 - WGCU
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 10:08 pm
Manatee County Mourns the Passing of District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts - Manatee County
Manatee County Mourns the Passing of District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
MHS Medical Academy Accepting Applications - School District of Manatee County
MHS Medical Academy Accepting Applications School District of Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
'Multiple' dead manatees pulled from Manatee Park waters in Lee County - WINK News
'Multiple' dead manatees pulled from Manatee Park waters in Lee County WINK News
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 7:50 pm
More than 30 sea cows have died in Fort Myers in a week. Why? - The News-Press
More than 30 sea cows have died in Fort Myers in a week. Why? The News-Press
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Shutdown at nearby FPL plant looked at in Lee manatee deaths; FWC says cold stress a factor - WGCU
Shutdown at nearby FPL plant looked at in Lee manatee deaths; FWC says cold stress a factor WGCU
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Manatees' deaths in Lee County caused by cold stress: FWC - NBC 6 South Florida
Manatees' deaths in Lee County caused by cold stress: FWC NBC 6 South Florida
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain? - National Geographic
How do you rescue a 410-pound manatee from a Florida storm drain? National Geographic
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Florida lawmaker steps in to halt controversial Manatee cruise terminal - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida lawmaker steps in to halt controversial Manatee cruise terminal FOX 13 Tampa Bay
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
How a Senate bill could kill the proposed cruise ship terminal in Manatee County - WUSF
How a Senate bill could kill the proposed cruise ship terminal in Manatee County WUSF
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Could this Florida lawmaker undercut the proposed Manatee cruise port? - Tampa Bay Times
Could this Florida lawmaker undercut the proposed Manatee cruise port? Tampa Bay Times
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
71-Year-Old Romeo the 'Gentle Giant' Earns Oldest Living Manatee World Record Title - People.com
71-Year-Old Romeo the 'Gentle Giant' Earns Oldest Living Manatee World Record Title People.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
As hundreds rallied against a Manatee cruise port, families enjoyed time in nature - WUSF
As hundreds rallied against a Manatee cruise port, families enjoyed time in nature WUSF
📢 Published on 📅 15 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Manatee County to Revitalize Park at Martha B. King Middle School Through Strong County–School District Partnership - Manatee County
Manatee County to Revitalize Park at Martha B. King Middle School Through Strong County–School District Partnership Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 12 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando - NBC News
A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando NBC News
📢 Published on 📅 11 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Manatee rescued after being trapped in storm drain under road in Brevard County | Video, photos - WESH
Manatee rescued after being trapped in storm drain under road in Brevard County | Video, photos WESH
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
MSU scientist discovers manatees are not just cruisin’ the coast - Mississippi State University
MSU scientist discovers manatees are not just cruisin’ the coast Mississippi State University
📢 Published on 📅 2 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Florida cold weather brings most manatees this season to FPL power plant - The Palm Beach Post
Florida cold weather brings most manatees this season to FPL power plant The Palm Beach Post
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
High School AAA - School District of Manatee County
High School AAA School District of Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 5:27 am
Manatee County Fair 2026 - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County Fair 2026 ABC7 WWSB
📢 Published on 📅 15 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
Manatee Music Series - Manatee County
Manatee Music Series Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Manatee Sightings Update: December 2025 - Save the Manatee Club
Manatee Sightings Update: December 2025 Save the Manatee Club
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
RUN MANATEE - RYE PRESERVE 5K - Manatee County
RUN MANATEE - RYE PRESERVE 5K Manatee County
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Species Spotlight: West Indian Manatee - Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans
Species Spotlight: West Indian Manatee Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Face to Face With Florida Nature - Save the Manatee Club
Face to Face With Florida Nature Save the Manatee Club
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Protecting Manatees with Policy and Purpose - Save the Manatee Club
Protecting Manatees with Policy and Purpose Save the Manatee Club
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Carditee Gets Another Second Chance - Save the Manatee Club
Carditee Gets Another Second Chance Save the Manatee Club
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'You betrayed us': Manatee County residents beg for repeal of Florida planning restriction law - Florida Phoenix
'You betrayed us': Manatee County residents beg for repeal of Florida planning restriction law Florida Phoenix
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Florida DOGE finds Manatee County is 'overspending' as state pushes to limit property taxes - WUSF
Florida DOGE finds Manatee County is 'overspending' as state pushes to limit property taxes WUSF
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Announces Over $112 Million in “Excessive, Wasteful Spending” in Manatee County Budget - FLDFS
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
5 Things You Might Not Know About Manatees - World Wildlife Fund
5 Things You Might Not Know About Manatees World Wildlife Fund
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 3:20 pm
