West Bradenton News

The holidays are a time of miracles, and those who grew up in the village once called Manatee knew it best.

Lee Magnet Middle School will host its annual open house on Jan. 14. Parents of fifth grade students are invited to attend the event that will take place at the school, 4000 53rd Ave.

Manatee County Transit's annual tour of lights continues through Sunday. The bus tours, which are open to all ages, begin at 6:45 p.m. today and Sunday.

After putting in about five years of work at tanning salons, Nancy Krapinski felt it was time to start her own salon.

Whether you are trying to fulfill your American Idol dreams or just showing off your bad voice on a dare, one of these karaoke bars is for you.

If Manatee contributes $250,000 to help jump-start the second Ringling International Arts Festival , the county expects assurances that the Bradenton area gets equal billing with Sarasota in all promotions.

Mike and Marie Marshall of Lakewood Ranch looked on proudly as their sons, Logan and Nate, helped host Braden River Middle School's 10th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon.

The Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Dec. 10 at the County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave.

Beach renourishment, offshore drilling, growth management and regulating waterways top a list of proposed legislative priorities for state lawmakers representing Manatee County.

A civil rights group plans to march to the Bradenton Police Department next week in response to the death of a 38-year-old man after he was Tasered by an officer.

Ken Burns' documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea:" DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 DeSoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton DeSoto National Memorial will host special events celebrating Ken Burns' documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," with a live outdoor concert by Bobby Horton 5 p.m. Dec.

During the next few weeks state legislators will get an earful of suggestions from local governments and the public about what they should do -- and not do -- when they convene in Tallahassee.

Organizations in Manatee and Sarasota counties are observing World AIDS Day 2009 with a concert, a health and wellness expo and a series of free HIV testing events this week.

Published: Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 27, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. There are events in Sarasota's musical life you just don't want to miss.

Cedar-Hammock firefighters are investigating an early morning structure fire. At 2:47 a.m., 17 firefighters responded to a call about a fire in the rear of a vacant building at 5930 14th St.

The sanctuary is a rescue for animals of types. The Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue Organization is hoping to raise funds for helping animals in need through its new thrift store.

People meandered through downtown Saturday, checking out the sights and smells of the Taste of Manatee.

Two men were stabbed in unrelated incidents this afternoon, according to authorities.

Most residents probably would say either the Humane Society of Manatee County, Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA or Animal Services of Manatee County give the most homes to abandoned animals in the county.

A Manatee County family is safe after being held captive by an ex-boyfriend. At approximately 3:30 pm Tuesday, deputies were notified of a possible situation at 903 65th Ave.