The ugly laws, however, also had a positive outcome. Disability advocates in the 1970s used the laws as a shocking example of discrimination that demonstrated their need for civil rights protections.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Manatee County residents are still mopping up after Debby. They say flooding continues, and now they are appealing to the county for solutions. An upcoming meeting is ...

Manatee County school district currently has 16 schools at or over capacity Student enrollment has increased by 5,000 students since 2022 Boundary changes would impact some students more than others ...

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The grants, totaling $10,000, ensure all students in kindergarten through second grade at Tommie Barfield and pre-K through second grade at Manatee Elementary will receive a new book every month ...

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Bradenton and Manatee County news - Fact based news,events and so much more. Florida Medicaid enrollment continues to drop, information posted by the state Agency for Health Care Administration shows.