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OPINION | The winners and losers of Manatee County politics in 2021

No new COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee County. Sarasota death toll nears 1,500

COVID-19 testing site at convention center in Palmetto to stay open

New COVID-19 infections in Manatee County more than triple during Christmas week

Dig deep: Drilling underway for well that will hold Piney Point's dirty water

13 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee-Sarasota

GUEST COLUMN | 2021 brought challenges and change to Manatee County. Expect more of the same in 2022

COVID-19 testing site moving to downtown Bradenton in January

New COVID-19 cases in Manatee County jump for third straight week

Weekly roundup: Redistricting + Red-light camera pause + Piney Point cleanup + Eating out on Christmas day + Bradenton loves broccoli

Six more COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee-Sarasota

Manatee County Commission approves redistricting plan

Every Manatee resident is about to live in new county commission district. Here are the maps

Weekly roundup: Proposed abortion ban derailed + Vanessa Baugh's ethics + Manatee-Sarasota's deadly streets + Bradenton's generosity + a new role for Buchanan?

10 more COVID-19 deaths recorded in Manatee-Sarasota

There's probable cause to believe Baugh broke ethics laws in 'vaccinegate,' state says

Manatee commission narrows down redistricting plans to one map. Here's what it looks like

Manatee County commissioners will try again on redistricting. Here are the maps

Florida AG: State law bars Manatee from passing abortion clinic ban

'Vaccinegate' ethics case against Vanessa Baugh moves to next step — report

Weekly roundup: 'OK, honey' + drug deaths spike in Manatee-Sarasota + banned pastor in Bradenton + new pro football league in Lakewood Ranch

Redistricting is political. Just watch Manatee commission to see how bitter it can get

Here's another redistricting proposal, or two, for Manatee County Commission

More COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee-Sarasota

Here's what Manatee County's district in U.S. House could look like next year

Fire severely damages Bradenton business

Deaths linked to fentanyl, cocaine, meth spike in Manatee-Sarasota

PARKING IT IN MANATEE COUNTY: Myakka River State Park

Weekly roundup: Manatee's insurrectionist + COVID-19 deaths + Piney Point cleanup + Lakewood Ranch expansion

GUEST COLUMN | Reboot the holiday season with a Cuban classic, 'flan de queso'

No new COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee County

Parrish man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 insurrection

Baugh's redistricting proposal shrinks minorities' share of population in Manatee's minority district

Manatee posts two possible county commission redistricting maps. There are some big differences

Weekly roundup: COVID hits home + bipartisanship on LBK + redistricting + free Thanksgiving meals + remembering DeSoto Square mall

Thanksgiving sale at The Bradenton Journal

COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Manatee-Sarasota

Manatee County Commission moves ahead with improvements to tourist attractions

Manatee County Commission is redrawing its district boundaries. Here are 2 possible new maps

Rock and roll legend -- and Bradenton resident -- Graeme Edge dies

Weekly roundup: Bradenton apartment fire + Harry Kinnan dies + redistricting + Lakewood Ranch park + skyrocketing rents + 'therapy' goat in Holmes Beach

Proposed U.S. House redistricting maps wouldn't change much for Manatee County

As vaccinations drop, COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in Manatee

COMMENTARY | COVID-19 vaccine mandates do not threaten our liberty

When a politician tells you how to vote, does it make a difference? Not if you're Vanessa Baugh

6 people, including 4 kids, hurt in Bradenton apartment fire

OPINION | School election result shows Manatee voters have a practical streak

Here's the latest on how many Manatee County residents have died from COVID-19

Palmetto pasture set for redevelopment

Manatee County voters renew special property tax for school district

If you drive into Palmetto on Eighth Street West, you have seen big construction site. Here's what's coming

Tuesday is decision day for Manatee School District's special property tax

Get Manatee school tax election results in your email. Subscribe to Bradenton Journal

Forward Manatee has spent $293K on pro-school tax campaign. Here is where the money is coming from

Weekly roundup: School tax election + violent crime is up in Manatee + Lakewood Ranch library + new Bradenton grocery store + Ringling Bros. circus to return

COVID-19 death toll in Manatee-Sarasota passes 2,500

COMMENTARY | Lakewood Ranch library debate reveals different ways to be a commissioner

Violent crime in Manatee County jumped by 3% in 2020

GUEST COLUMN | Smart local government in Manatee requires teamwork, compassion, not Yertles

Weekly roundup: Dick Vitale's cancer + COVID stats + school district tax election + I-75 construction + manatee deaths + Vern Buchanan's money advantage

COMMENTARY | Should voters OK special tax extension for Manatee schools? It depends on who you trust

Hello, New Haven. Discount carrier Avelo Airlines to add service between SRQ and Connecticut

COMMENTARY | Manatee commissioners get political as they dive deep into redistricting

Here is how many people COVID-19 has killed in Manatee County. All summer, the state did not tell us

Weekly roundup: Abortion debate + school tax election + Cortez post office to close + Lakewood Ranch pickleball courts + 'Stuff the bus'

Developers continue to fund campaign to extend special property tax for Manatee schools

Pro-choice protesters disrupt Manatee County Commission meeting

'Stuff the Bus' is an easy way to help feed the hungry in Manatee County

COVID-19 toll in Manatee County surpasses 1,000

Weekly roundup: COVID booster shots + DeSoto Square mall + school tax election + Mick Jagger's Lakewood Ranch house

Trying to start a business or get a job in tech? SCF's 26 West Center might be the place to start

More photos from pro-choice march in downtown Bradenton

'This is what democracy looks like.' About 1,000 protesters bring pro-choice message to downtown Bradenton

Manatee entertainment organizations received $13.3 million in COVID-19 relief. Here's the list

COVID-19 death toll in Manatee nears 1,000

Environmental groups to sue over Piney Point cleanup plan

OPINION | Opponents relying on a 'big lie' to defeat Manatee school tax referendum

Bradenton-born musician co-wrote civil rights anthem, 'Say It Loud, I'm Black and Proud,' with James Brown

Campaign for higher school taxes in Manatee hits your mailboxes. Who is paying for the fliers?

COVID-19 kills Palmetto High School student Aryana 'Ary' Santana, 17

COVID-19 has killed almost 2,200 people in Manatee-Sarasota, CDC says

Ex-commissioner Charles B. Smith sets up a 2022 rematch with Reggie Bellamy

Manatee School District didn't get a grade for 2020-21. But if it did, it would have been a 'B'

Manatee County School Board candidate is a convicted cyberhacker

GUEST COLUMN | Public has role in redrawing of Manatee County Commission districts

Manatee School Board candidate served time in jail for computer hacking

COVID-19 has killed 1 in 460 Manatee County residents

Satcher wins OK to proceed with proposed abortion clinic ban

Pro-choice protester arrested at Manatee County Commission meeting

Proposed ban on abortion clinics shows up on Manatee County Commission agenda

Does renting in Bradenton leave you with sticker shock? It's not your imagination

COVID-19 has killed more than 1,900 people in Manatee-Sarasota

COVID-19 cases in Manatee surpass 60,000 since start of pandemic

6 Manatee County government employees suspended in code enforcement investigations

These Manatee public schools have had the most COVID-19 cases this year

Finally, some good news — maybe — about Piney Point

Parishoners to bishop: Don't build apartments at Bradenton church

In first 15 days of school, almost 1,500 Manatee School District students test positive for COVID-19

PARKING IT IN MANATEE COUNTY: Emerson Point Preserve

Apartment complex may be built at Bradenton church. Not in our backyard, neighbors say

Manatee School Board chair celebrates DeSantis defeat but warns fight over mask mandates is not over

COVID-19 kills Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy

Manatee School Board extends COVID mask mandate until end of October. But it could end sooner

Manatee County's abortion debate gets theatrical

GUEST COLUMN | Commissioner says Manatee County is fixing flooding problems in south county

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Here is where you can get it in Manatee County

COVID-19 cases in Manatee surpass 50,000 since start of pandemic

PARKING IT IN MANATEE COUNTY: Bishop Point

Dirty water from Piney Point being trucked to Manatee County treatment plant

Pro-choice activists plan new protest against proposed abortion ban in Manatee

Manatee County OKs construction of accessory dwelling units

Staff says tax cut would cost Manatee parks and libraries. Kruse is more worried about the taxpayers

Manatee School Board approves mask mandate

Report: Manatee County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-19

Rainy season could overwhelm Piney Point, posing 'imminent threat' to area, state says

COVID-19 continues to slam Manatee County employees

Manatee School Board will consider temporary mask mandate as COVID-19 hits students, employees

MY OPINION | Want freedom from COVID-19? Get your shots and wear your masks

COVID-19 closes all Manatee County libraries

Manatee public schools report almost 40 COVID-19 cases in two days. District issues new rules

Health Department issues red tide advisory for Anna Maria Island. Here is how you can protect yourself

Manatee School Board rejects more discussion of anti-COVID measures -- for now

Manatee County Commission bans the sale of dogs and cats in county

Manatee Commission OK's paying Vanessa Baugh's legal fees in Sunshine case

Solve Maternity Homes rejects funding from Manatee County

Manatee School Board rejects mandating masks to protect against COVID-19 surge

Manatee Commission to consider ban on pet stores selling dogs and cats

Manatee County reopens COVID-19 testing site at convention center

Catholic school students in Manatee, Sarasota told to mask up for start of year

Going to Anna Maria Island this weekend? Don't forget your COVID-19 mask

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Wesley 'Chad' Choate to Manatee School Board

Public funding for crisis pregnancy centers is wrong, League of Women Voters of Manatee says

Don't expect Manatee School District to defy DeSantis on masks, school board chairman says

Manatee Commissioner Satcher says League of Women Voters is 'throwing women under the bus'

Red tide leaves a big mess on Anna Maria Island. But picking up the dead fish is not the only solution

Vanessa Baugh's legal bills will cost Manatee taxpayers big money

Some residents in Manatee County could see higher flood insurance rates next week

Stephen King knows about horror. So he tweeted about Piney Point, red tide and COVID-19

Bradenton's Tropicana to get a new owner. They are from France

Manatee League of Women Voters objects to county support for crisis pregnancy centers

Are you or someone you know at risk of being evicted? Here's how to get help in Manatee County

Today might be a great day to get your COVID-19 vaccine

So exactly how much house will $405,000 buy you in Manatee County?

A letter from the editor: This is a lot of fun

Dozens of Manatee County workers have fallen ill since May. Three have died

Manatee County Commission is very conservative. But cutting taxes is far from easy

Dead fish do not lie. Anna Maria Island is sick with red tide

CDC changes its advice on masks while indoors. They will remain optional in Manatee schools

Manatee County stands with anti-communist protesters in Cuba

Pro-choice activists push back on Manatee anti-abortion proposals

COVID-19 remains a threat to Manatee County

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