Jesse Mendoza
Herald-Tribune
Bradenton, FL, United States
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Fired Manatee employee says Scott Hopes told him to suppress sexual harassment claim
New claims made against Manatee County's former administrator shed light on strife within his leadership team. → Read More
Fort Hamer Road extension opens to motorists
The Fort Hamer Road extension gives gives motorists a new way to drive from U.S. 301 to Moccasin Wallow Road. → Read More
Buchanan, Rubio introduce Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent
The members of Congress want to end the customary twice-a-year clock change. → Read More
What to know about red tide in Sarasota, Manatee this weekend
Gusty winds and red tide are causing high surf and respiratory irritation at some of the area's most popular beaches this weekend. → Read More
Buchanan tours Manatee train derailment site, calls for federal attention to aging rails
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan called for increased urgency in rehabilitating the nation's railroad infrastructure, much of which he said is aging. → Read More
Three things to know in Manatee County
Manatee County kickstarted the search for a new county administrator during Tuesday's county commission meeting. → Read More
Red tide intensifies: Local beaches to have high respiratory irritation this weekend
Sarasota and Manatee beachgoers could find themselves coughing and sneezing. → Read More
Beruff wins big, zoning change to pave way for massive East Manatee County development
Prominent local developer Carols Beruff has proposed to build thousands of new homes in a development called East River Ranch. → Read More
Manatee County commissioners question unexpected costs under former administrator Scott Hopes
Commissioners expressed concern over county projects that have grown wings of their own under former Administrator Scott Hopes. → Read More
Manatee County to become a 'Second Amendment sanctuary' to combat gun control measures
Commissioners said the move is meant to protect the right for local residents to bear arms. → Read More
Bradenton Proud Boy known as 'Milkshake' pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charges
Daniel Lyons Scott, a Bradenton man and self-identified Proud Boy also known as "Milkshake," pled guilty to charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot. → Read More
Red tide improves in Sarasota and Manatee, but respiratory irritation could persist
The red tide bloom that has plagued local waters since Hurricane Ian has largely quelled in Sarasota and Manatee Counties over recent weeks. → Read More
Hopes resigns as Manatee County administrator, Washington named interim administrator
Scott Hopes resigned from his role as Manatee County administrator during an emergency meeting called on Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
New Holiday Inn Express headed to Ellenton; more homes in Palmetto
A new Holiday Inn Express and more residential development is headed to Manatee County following several approvals by county commissioners. → Read More
Manatee County to push back against 'woke agenda' at new Lakewood Ranch library
Officials expressed an appetite to push back against a "woke agenda" as they prepare to open the new library in Lakewood Ranch this year. → Read More
Manatee County reverses ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats
Manatee County reversed a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats under pressure of a lawsuit from two local Petland stores. → Read More
Ethics Commission approves settlement terms with Manatee Commissioner Baugh. What to know.
The settlement comes nearly two years after Baugh's actions drew public protest by members of the community and negative media attention nationwide. → Read More
Plan to re-erect confederate monument in Manatee County delayed, alternate sites in play
Manatee County officials will table a discussion scheduled for Tuesday over plans to resurrect a controversial monument honoring confederate soldiers. → Read More
Lakewood Ranch developers seek compromise with automotive YouTube star Cleetus McFarland
Developers seeking compromise with automotive YouTube star Cleetus McFarland plan to build a residential neighborhood that caters to motorheads. → Read More
No theft charges planned for Manatee County Chairman over bougainvillea fiasco
Authorities will not prosecute Manatee County Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge over a claim that he stole a plant from a private property in September. → Read More