Weekly roundup: Omicron pandemic + Piney Point leaks + school construction in Manatee + school board election + protecting cats and pelicans
Manatee County residents are lucky: There are are a plethora of sources of news important to their community. (Hopefully, you consider The Bradenton Journal part of that list!)
Here’s a roundup of headlines you should know about this week in Manatee County.
COVID-19 pandemic. It’s still very much a thing


Minorities make up larger share of COVID fatalities in Manatee County than of total deaths (The Bradenton Journal)
COVID-19 cases on the rise at Manatee County schools (Bradenton Patch)


Amid pandemic, Manatee County Fair goes on (Bay News 9)
As omicron surges, what's in store for Sarasota-Manatee tourism? (Herald-Tribune)
Amid rising cost of living, hospitality employers in Manatee-Sarasota struggle to hire (Herald-Tribune)
Again, Piney Point springs a leak
More leaks appear at Piney Point (Anna Maria Island Sun)
St. Pete politicians craft Piney Point bill (The Gabber)
Why rent increases seen in Manatee-Sarasota area won't turn around any time soon (Herald-Tribune)
Ex-con drops out of Manatee School Board race. But he is not done with politics (The Bradenton Journal)
Florida Senate map splits Manatee into two districts (Tampa Bay Times / redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/)
‘Everybody loved him’: Bradenton community wants justice in ‘Peace Walker’ hit-and-run case (WFLA)
Sarasota Oath Keeper charged with seditious conspiracy for actions surrounding Jan. 6 (Herald-Tribune)


Local state lawmakers hope to bring back millions of dollars to Manatee County (The Bradenton Journal)
Paul Sharff, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, dead at 63 (MySuncoast.com / Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County)



More construction coming to Manatee County
Two major roadway projects approved by Manatee commission (Bradenton Times)

Lakewood Ranch High addition back on track for 2023 (YourObserver.com)
Taylor Ranch plans for Lakewood Ranch go to Manatee County permitting (YourObserver.com)
Lake Flores development to bring up to 6,500 homes to west Manatee (Herald-Tribune)
New regulations on vacation rentals in Bradenton march forward (Herald-Tribune)


Give blood, please
National blood shortage running Suncoast Blood Centers dry (SNN News)
Manatee Diagnostic Center providing free mammograms to uninsured woman in Manatee County (MySuncoast.com)
Manatee County Commission looks for strategies to protect pelicans on Skyway Fishing Pier (Bradenton Times)
New law passes to help protect cats in Manatee County (MySuncoast.com)
Avelo Airlines begins new nonstop service from SRQ to Connecticut (MySuncoast.com)
Restaurant News: Bradenton waterfront icon reopening after closing for two years (Herald-Tribune)
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