Ellenton News

The current red light cameras in Manatee County have been effective in stopping potentially fatal accidents, according to reports that show a decline in red light violations since their installation last October.

On July 11 - 13, Manatee County is hosting Florida's 17th Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

BRADENTON ­-- Five bucks and a little sweat will get you 25 pounds of tomatoes, enough for bruschetta and marinara for months to come.

Braden Sneath was charged with burglarizing the Anna Maria Oyster Bar at 1525 51st Ave.

The gang they called in to make it look like it was not the school board's or the superintendent's fault have been given the real cute name of "transition team." Since the superintendent who replaced the last superintendent has prohibited principals and staff from talking to the media, let me, a taxpayer, unrepresented by this school board, do it.

The 25th annual Manatee Rare Fruit Council's Rare Fruit Tree Sale was once again a huge hit Sunday with residents and visitors alike.