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Manatee voters reject sales tax hike to pay for health care
Manatee voters overwhelming rejected a proposed half-cent increase in the sales tax to finance health care for the poor during a special election Tuesday.
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Wallenda trains for Grand Canyon on last day in Sarasota
Nik Wallenda on Sunday will attempt a high-wire walk -- without a net -- across the Grand Canyon...
Dogs available for adoption at Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton
Some of the dogs available for adoption at Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton.
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ELECTIONS
Mannix About Manatee: Voters send message loud and clear
Sales tax referendum on health care is DOA.
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ELECTIONS
Business tax incentives win voter approval in Manatee
Voters approved a referendum Tuesday giving county commissioners the authroity to negotiate tax incentives to lure new jobs to Manatee County.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH HERALD
Manatee County activates more red-light cameras
Manatee County added four new red light cameras on Tuesday after the commission meeting. The county is planning on adding at least one more additional red light camera by the begining of next year.
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CRIME
Bradenton police union OKs $1,500 contract payout, no raise
Bradenton Police union voted to approve changes to the current contract Monday night.
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LOCAL NEWS
FDOT: Cortez Bridge 'in pretty bad shape' but a fix will take several years
Cortez Bridge needs a major makeover.
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EDUCATION
Manatee commission OKs joint-use of Daughtrey Elementary soccer field
The County Commission OKs installing a soccer field on the Daughtrey Elementary campus for public use.
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EDUCATION
Manatee school district hires executive directors of middle and high schools
Manatee County schools hires new executive directors of high schools and middle schools, and is preparing to add more district staff.
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CRIME
DeSoto Bridge reopened as search for male jumper continues
Authorities closed DeSoto Bridge late Wednesday afternoon after a man jumped into Manatee River.
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ELECTIONS
Manatee County Commission could still do smaller property tax cuts, Hunzeker says
If the commission approved two other options, it would result in county property tax reductions of 17 percent for municipal residents and 9 percent for those of unincorporated areas.
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LOCAL NEWS
Weather alert: More showers, storms possible in Bradenton on Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Bradenton area throughout the day and into the evening Wednesday.
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