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Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters
Environmental groups and Florida regulators have settled a lawsuit over the 2021 leak of millions of gallons of polluted water from a phosphate plant reservoir into Tampa Bay, which triggered major fish kills and the temporary evacuation of dozens of nearby residents.The settlement, filed Monday in federal court in Tampa, requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Clean Water Act permit that will ensure oversight and accountability for any future discharges from the Piney Point facility, said Ragan Whitlock, attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity.The facility near the mouth of Tampa Bay in Manatee County...
Rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota restaurant, other inspections
Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which...
Bradenton nursing home employees, deputies honored after shooting: 'This could have been a memorial service'
BRADENTON, Fla. - It was the first time Manatee County Deputy Robert Pereyra Jr. met Sam Loyd Jr. at Aspire at Palma Sola Bay. "After he took the shot at me, he took off that way," said Loyd Jr. Deputy Pereyra Jr responded to the nursing facility on May 24...
Manatee County offering cash for crime tips
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Nearly a year after a man was shot and killed outside of Touch of Class nightclub in Bradenton, another man was killed in a shooting in the same area on July 7. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is still actively looking for the suspects who committed both...
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
A lawsuit filed against Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher that challenged his decision to not place a school board seat on the primary election ballot has been dismissed. The lawsuit — filed by former School Board of Manatee Chairman James Golden — argues Satcher erred in his decision not to place...
Lakewood Ranch child grief center helps kids cope with grief by hosting Finding Your Superhero Day
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Children’s Grief Center in Manatee County is helping kids ages 4 to 18 heal and overcome loss with a new approach. They say their support structure is evidence-based treatment. What You Need To Know. The Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center started a new...
Benderson grows footprint to 40 states with Montana purchase
An East Manatee County real estate owner, developer and property investor is now in 40 states, thanks to its latest acquisition. Benderson Development acquired a freestanding Walgreens in Missoula, Montana, expanding its national footprint to include the Treasure State. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. Walgreens at 2527...
Top wine spots: 16 Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice restaurants among best in world
An annual list of the best restaurants for wine around the globe recently released this year's edition, with multiple Sarasota-Manatee establishments making the cut. The magazine Wine Spectator announced the recipients of its 2024 Restaurant Awards, which "recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers." Sixteen Sarasota-Manatee restaurants were included from more than 3,700 winners around the world.
Environmentalists, state of Florida settle Piney Point lawsuit
Five environmental groups and the state of Florida have settled a lawsuit over the handling of the 2021 leak at the phosphogypsum treatment plant at Piney Point, which sent millions of gallons of wastewater into Tampa Bay. In the settlement, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to a...
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