Palmetto News

Explore the wild and scenic Myakka River on a kayak trip led by John Sarkozy of the American Littoral Society 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov.

Share + Nov 18, 2009 4:54 pm US/Eastern DORAL The 51-year-old Hialeah Gardens air conditioning technician whose van was struck by football legend Lawrence Taylor says that he was injured in the accident on the Palmetto Expressway two Sundays ago.

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. DemanData Systems, a company that develops supply chain information technology for the health care industry, has moved to a corporate park in northern Manatee County.

A man and a teenage boy are under arrest after law enforcement officers chased them across the Sunshine Skyway.

Three of Miami-Dade's busiest expressways, the Don Shula, the Palmetto Expressway and I-95, will have disruptions starting Saturday.

The Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast will open for business Sunday at 1102 Riverside Drive in Palmetto.

Infinisource, Inc., a nationally recognized expert in compliance and benefit solutions, has announced the asset purchase of Full Circle Payroll, Inc., based in Palmetto, Florida.

On the strength of a passionate speech by school board member Barbara Harvey, the board Monday unanimously approved the immediate hiring of graduation coaches for Bayshore and Palmetto high schools.

Palmetto's experience this past week with a taxpayer-supported community redevelopment investment harkens back to Bradenton's earlier this year.

DJ Purfiya is from the city of Palmetto, Florida , just south of Tampa. He's affiliated with Miami's own Slip N Slide Records as one of their official DJs .

Several concerns were raised Thursday about the Community Redevelopment Agency board's approval of the proposed sale of a property purchased for $764,500 to a developer for only $100,000. The city commission, acting as the CRA board, approved Monday the offer of Dr.

A lockdown has been lifted at Lincoln Middle School after police chased a suspect who has been arrested, according to Palmetto Police Chief Garry Lowe.

Two doctors plan to convert an old metal building into medical office space and a possible art gallery, antique shop, or other artisan/craftsman use.

Starting next school year, the Bibles, crosses and religious pictures will be removed from Palmetto Christian School.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens' eighth annual Sunset & Symphony picnic and pops concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 67-year-old man who has gone missing.

Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. Despite filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, the parent company of DeSears appliance stores has no intention of retreating from the Southwest Florida marketplace.

With about six police cars flashing blue lights on her street, Kesha Dawes stepped out of her doorway surrounded by her children as she watched a small procession go by.

Two local road and bridge projects will lose their federal economic-stimulus funding because of last-minute hiccups, but officials said Wednesday they plan to divert the money to other projects.

These eateries will have you beggin' for more crabs... October 20, 2009 Head on over to one of these FL spots for a case of the crabs...crab legs that is! The hard-shelled critters may be tough to crack, but once you do, the tender meat inside is arguably better than lobster and sure to make your tummy happy! More butter please! Crab & Fin ...