Upper Manatee River News Today

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

Alex den Boggende received the Distinguished Conservation Service Award on Sept. 7.

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

The project goal is to reduce traffic jams on Upper Manatee River Road. The county plans to widen the road from two lanes to four lanes

The Manatee County committee has identified tracts of environmentally significant land along Manatee River and near Myakka City to purchase with funds approved by voters.

The fate of a county administrator, a major development and Premier Park are among the Manatee County items that will draw attention this year.

The County Commission will borrow $232 million to accelerate 19 infrastructure projects, including nine in East County, with the $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan.

Manatee County its tax rate for the second straight year on Tuesday evening.