Mayor Gene Brown attended the Tuesday ceremony, along with Manatee County School Board Commissioner Chad Choate III, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Jason Wysong, and Bradenton Police Chief ...

If 300 members complete the training, Manatee County would become a Veteran Safe Community. Residents are encouraged to come out and support those who risked their lives for you. For information on ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Sarah Brown, Manatee County; Mary Glass, Manatee Education Foundation; Vernon DeSear, Manatee Memorial Foundation; Janene Amick, Manatee Performing Arts Center; Maribeth Phillips, Meals on Wheels ...