The State of Florida is awarding $2 million for "key infrastructure improvements" at SeaPort Manatee, Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely ...

including for Florida communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The storms caused over $700 million in damage in unincorporated Manatee County alone, including severe flooding and wind ...

including for Florida communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The storms caused over $700 million in damage in unincorporated Manatee County alone, including severe flooding and wind ...

An iconic Suncoast bait & tackle shop is closing for good after more than 50 years in business. Annie’s Bait & Tackle shop is a staple in the village of Cortez. For ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration opened two local Business Recovery Centers to advise hurricane victims on their ...

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 March 4 to demolish Annie’s Bait & Tackle, a landmark waterfront destination in Cortez that was hard-hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall.

Manatee County cut bait on efforts to bring Annie's Bait & Tackle back to operation while plans for a new marina in Cortez build out.

Funding supports emergency repairs to human services organizations providing critical services in Sarasota, Manatee, and ...