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Deadline for Sarasota County, Manatee voters to register for primary elections is July 22
The deadline for Sarasota and Manatee County residents to register to vote or change their party affiliation in time for the Aug. 20 primary elections is Monday, July 22. A total of 325,913 Sarasota County residents had registered to vote as of Wednesday, about 47% as Republicans and 26% as Democrats. Manatee has 273,081 registered voters, with a split of nearly 48% registered Republicans and 25% Democrats. ...
45-year-old cyclists dies after SUV collides with bicycle
A 45-year-old Bradenton man was killed after bring by an SUV in a crosswalk in Manatee County. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the bicyclist was traveling northbound and crossing the crosswalk from the median near Cortez Rd. and 24th St. W in Bradenton when a Chevrolet SUV struck the victim.
Microsoft outage: Sarasota Bradenton Airport flights canceled, delayed; hospital affected
A major technology outage grounded flights, hampered public transit systems and disrupted operations at banks and hospitals around the globe Friday in an incident a cybersecurity firm blamed on a faulty system update. It also had a serious impact on some services in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Are Sarasota Bradenton...
Weekend Sounds: July 19-21
BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues.
More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch
Love them or hate them, a dozen new roundabouts are either planned or proposed for Lakewood Ranch roads. Manatee County's staff is negotiating with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (Lakewood Ranch’s parent company) and the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District to construct a series of roundabouts on State Road 64, Bourneside Boulevard and University Parkway.
Sold! 3 of best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton bought by hospitality group
Three of the best waterfront restaurants in the Sarasota and Bradenton area have been sold. Longtime Manatee County resident Ed Chiles and his Chiles Hospitality company have announced the sale of Sandbar Seafood & Spirits and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, their two beachfront dining destinations on Anna Maria Island, as well as...
Ex-Florida Keys Pastor Faces Slew of Disturbing Child Abuse Charges
A former Florida Keys pastor is facing charges of child sexual abuse and child pornography after police discovered depraved images of his crimes, according to prosecutors. Jonathan Elwing — who was pastor at Islamorada's First Baptist Church for seven years before he joined Palm View First Baptist Church in Manatee County — was arrested on June 20 on more than a dozen capital felony charges including two counts of sexual battery, six counts of production of child sexual abuse material, and six counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Don’t miss out! 5 best things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton area this weekend: July 18-21
Following the news of one of the biggest local waterfront restaurant sales in recent memory, here’s a friendly reminder: don’t let the heat keep you from enjoying all the fun events happening this weekend in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our top event features daiquiris, which taste even better when they're free on National Daiquiri Day. ...
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