Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Set At County Administration Building

Following a COVID-19 outbreak among Manatee County employees, a Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic is planned Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Opens For Testing, Vaccinations

DOH in Manatee County, FL Division of Emergency Management have opened a testing, vaccination site at the Palmetto Bus Station.

Teen Vaccination Splits Florida Patch Readers: Survey

Now that youths ages 12-16 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, FL Patch readers are split on whether their kids should be vaccinated.

Residents Warned After Red Tide Advisory Issued In Manatee County

The Florida Department of Health and Fish and Wildlife Commission said low levels of the organism that cause red tide has been detected.

Manatee County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Bradenton area compares to Florida and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Final First-Dose Vaccine Clinic Planned In Manatee County

Manatee County’s last first-dose vaccination clinic will take place Wednesday evening at Tom Bennett Park.

How Close Are Bradenton Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Manatee County and across FL.

Severe Weather Cancels COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Tuesday

All second-dose coronavirus vaccine appointments scheduled Tuesday at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton have been moved to Friday.

​ 5 Things To Know About Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine In Manatee

Florida residents 18 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Here's how to get vaccinated in Manatee County.

Manatee County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Bradenton area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Registration Closes For COVID-19 Vaccination Standby Pool Monday

Manatee County's Public Safety Center vaccination site closes Friday and staff will gauge the need for Tom Bennett Park in late April.

SCF’s ASN Program Ranked Top Five in Florida

SCF Associate in Science in nursing (ASN) program has been ranked number four by RegisteredNursing.org

Coronavirus Cases Up In Bradenton Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Florida is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Vaccine Hesitancy Among Minorities Addressed In Manatee County

Manatee County plans to hire a vaccine hesitancy consultant; Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce issues surveys, plans promotional campaign.

How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Manatee County

Florida residents 50 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how to register in Manatee County.

All Adults 18 And Older Can Register For The Vaccine In Manatee

Though Manatee County won’t vaccinate anyone below the eligible age — 50 years old — in FL yet, all adults can pre-register for the vaccine.

Pandemic Milestone: Florida Surpasses 2 Million Coronavirus Cases

More than 9,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Florida Saturday and Sunday, pushing the state past the 2 million mark.

Vaccine Registration Expands To Those 60 And Older In Manatee

As Florida expands vaccine eligibility to everyone 60 and older, Manatee County opens vaccine registration to that age range Monday.

My COVID-19 Vaccination Shot One

In my case there were no adverse effects.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Bradenton Area

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Manatee County and across FL.

Select CVS Pharmacies In FL Offer Vaccine To Teachers Of All Ages

Going against the governor’s orders, the CVS pharmacy chain is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers under 50 years old, reports said.

7,650 New Vaccine Doses Delivered To Manatee County

Manatee County, which is switching to a new booking system, will administer 12,750 first doses of the coronavirus Monday through Friday.

FL’s Eligible Age For Vaccines Likely To Lower In March: Report

As FL awaits approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Gov. DeSantis expects the state to lower the age of those eligible for the vaccine.

Manatee County CVS Among FL Retailers Offering COVID-19 Vaccine

Only 15 CVS pharmacies are offering the coronavirus vaccine in Florida, including the one in Bradenton.

How Close Are Bradenton Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Manatee County.

Manatee County Vaccine Update: New, Rescheduled Clinics Planned

Rescheduled COVID-19 vaccine clinics will take place Thursday, Friday at Bennett Park, reports said. New clinics are planned for March 1-2.

COVID Vaccine Random Luck or Living in the Right ZIP Code

COVID Vaccine Distribution in Manatee County - Random Luck or Living in the Right ZIP Code

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Bradenton Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Bradenton area.

Lakewood Ranch Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Scheduled

3,000 Lakewood Ranch residents will receive the coronavirus vaccine Wednesday through Friday at the Premier Sports Campus.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Bradenton Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Bradenton.

U.K. COVID-19 Variant Surges In Florida With More Than 300 Cases

There are more confirmed cases of the mutated U.K. coronavirus strain in Florida than any other state.

Hospital Capacity In Bradenton Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Manatee County and across FL.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Bradenton Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Bradenton.

Coronavirus ‘Red Zone’: 39 Florida Counties Rank High

Overall, new cases have dropped 11 percent week over week, the latest report from the White House coronavirus response team said.

Hospital Capacity In The Bradenton Area: Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Manatee County and across FL.

White House Claims About FL Vaccine Use ‘Disingenuous’: DeSantis

FL’s governor wants more coronavirus vaccine doses, but the White House said the state has used half the supply it’s received, reports said.

Hospital Capacity In The Bradenton Area: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Manatee County and across Florida.

Become a Certified Personal Trainer with SCF Workforce Solutions

SCF is offering an online, self-paced personal training certification course in partnership with the World Instructor Training Schools.

4,500 Vaccine Doses Available To Those In Queue: Report

The DOH in Manatee County has 4,500 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to distribute at clinics Wednesday through Friday, reports said.

Here's How Close Bradenton Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Bradenton area.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.