Fried Ham with Sprouts and Rice

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Art News: Festival Of Skeletons, Clyde Butcher's Landscape Photos

In other Tampa Bay-area art news: 57th annual Art Harvest, comedians create show for female voices, program pays tribute to Black golfer.

Smoked Eel with Kale and Rice

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Kairi Sane has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Roads Reopen After Police Clear Overturned Vehicle: Police

An accident temporarily closed two lanes near 11th Avenue West and 1st Street East Friday afternoon, Bradenton police said.

Bradenton Hires New City Administrator

Rob Perry, Bradenton’s new city administrator, replaces Carl Callahan, who recently retired, the city said.

Amazon Delivery Center To Open In Southern Manatee County

Online retail giant Amazon will open a more than 200,000-square-foot delivery center on Tallevast Road by the holiday season.

Tiny Home Auction Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs Of Manatee County

Online bidding is open on a solar-powered, 540-square-foot tiny home donated by Pearl Homes. Funds raised benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Ramada Hotel Shooting Suspect Arrested In Georgia: Sheriff

The suspect in the May 24 shooting outside the Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront hotel was arrested in Georgia Tuesday, MCSO said.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Bradenton Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Manatee County decreased recently.

Inmate Dies In Manatee County Jail: Sheriff

A 68-year-old inmate with various medical conditions was found unresponsive in his bed at Manatee County Jail Tuesday, MCSO said.

Hurricane Elsa Floods Parts Of East Manatee, Anna Maria Island

A portion of Wachula Road is flooded, closed in Myakka City after rain, winds from Hurricane Elsa affected Manatee County.

Sunshine Skyway Bridge Open, Expected To Close Tuesday: Official

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is open with a wind advisory. Manatee County's public safety director said it will likely close Tuesday evening.

Garbage Pickup Canceled Tuesday In Bradenton, Sandbags Available

As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida, the city of Bradenton and Manatee County prepare for its impact.

Shelter To Open At High School, Non-Mandatory Evacuations Issued

With Tropical Storm Elsa approaching Florida, county office closed Tuesday, garbage collection canceled, bus service suspended at noon.

Manatee County Government: Manatee County Declares Local State Of Emergency Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (July 4, 2021) – Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency on Sunday ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa.

State Of Emergency Declared In Manatee County Ahead Of Elsa

As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida, self-serve sandbags are available at the county’s stormwater facility.

Find Local Fourth Of July Weekend Fireworks, Events | Patch PM

Firefighter’s child a victim of condo collapse | Hurricane Elsa forms | Booster club treasurer steals $15K | K-9 cop dies: Patch PM

What’s Open, Closed For The 4th Of July 2021 In Bradenton

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Manatee County in observance of Independence Day.

Fireworks Near Me: Bradenton's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Bradenton.

Elite Vaccine Clinic Investigation: 7 Things We Learned

18 ethics complaints filed against Manatee County Commissioner Baugh, county staff pushed back against Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic, more.

SCF Photography Instructor Earns Additional Int'l Accolades

Peter Gedeon, a photography instructor at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), recently earned four honorary titles.

Manatee Students Test Better Than The State On Reading Exam

Though Manatee students saw a drop in reading scores on a state test during COVID-19, they fared better than students across FL.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Bradenton Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bradenton area high schools.

New Miss Florida Competes For Miss America Title | Patch PM

Bus driver attacked over face mask | Hot-car deaths in Florida | Kitten rescued from storm drain | Catching up with Alligator Robb: Patch PM

New Family Grief Center Will Open Its Doors In Ellenton In August

Donations sought for the Tidewell Family Grief Center, which will provide holistic grief support for individuals and families.

Bradenton Native Crowned Miss FL, Will Vie For Miss America Title

Leah Roddenberry, a Bradenton native and Miss Tampa, was crowned the newest Miss Florida Saturday night in Lakeland.

2 Fentanyl Dealers In Manatee County Sentenced To Federal Prison

A Bradenton man and a Palmetto man pleaded guilty to multiple counts related to fentanyl distribution in Manatee County, the DOJ said.

‘Nothing Criminal’ After Investigation Of Elite Vaccine Clinic

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office found ‘nothing criminal’ after investigation of a county commissioner for elite vaccination event, list.

Goodwill Manasota expands JobsPlus Language program

MacKenzie Scott gift will allow Goodwill to provide additional supports for those with no, or extremely limited, English fluency

Nearly 12-Foot Gator Wandered Port Manatee Friday

A nearly 12-foot gator found wandering Port Manatee Friday was safely removed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

$3.5M Lakewood Ranch Home In Private Gated Community

The home boasts a private cul-de-sac, 725-bottle cedar wine cellar, home theater, recording studio, five-car garage, home spa, 40-foot pool.

2 Masked Suspects Rob Business At Gunpoint Friday: Sheriff

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who robbed the Winners Circle Arcade in Bradenton Friday morning.

Long serving band director leaves Lakewood Ranch High

Ron Lambert will explore other opportunities.

Piney Point Lawsuit Filed Against DeSantis, State Of FL

Conservation groups file lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis, FL, HRK Holdings, Manatee County Port Authority for Piney Point wastewater leak.

Manatee County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

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

SCF Faculty Holds Math ACES Competition for High School Seniors

Twelfth-grade math students from public and private high schools faced off this spring in the annual Math ACES competition.

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.

Manatee County Government: Manatee County To Host Drive Through Vaccination Event This Friday, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. Outside Administration B ...

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (June 23, 2021) -- Manatee County will host an open drive-through vaccination event Friday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 ...

T-Mobile Store Robbed By 2 Men With Pepper Spray: Sheriff

Two men came into the T-Mobile store on University Parkway just after it closed and stole cell phones from the display, MCSO said.

Palmetto School Renamed Lincoln Memorial Middle School

The School Board of Manatee County approved a new name for the former Lincoln Memorial Academy charter school Tuesday.