Two nursing homes account for 23 deaths from COVID-19 in Manatee County
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Nearly two dozen residents have died due to COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities owned by the same management company in Manatee County: Braden River Rehab Center and Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center.
Traveling employees may have spread COVID-19 at two Manatee County long-term facilities, DoH says
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
The problem started about three weeks ago. Residents at long-term care facilities in Manatee County began to show symptoms of COVID-19.
Manatee County commissioners vote to rescind curfew order
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.
Commissioners of Manatee County voted Tuesday morning to end a temporary curfew order that quickly became a hot button issue.
More than 25% of Manatee's COVID-19 cases are residents of long-term care facilities
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
The number of COVID-19 cases in nursing and assisted living facilities in Manatee County is among the highest in Florida.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
Manatee deputies searching for missing, endangered man
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Timothy Rodgers, who they consider missing and endangered.
Manatee County's first African American commissioner dies from COVID-19 complications
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Manatee County is mourning the passing of a former commissioner who played a major role in the history of the county and African Americans.
Manatee County extends curfew order until Tuesday
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Commissioners in Manatee County aren’t ready to end the countywide curfew yet. They voted Friday to extend the order into next week.
Praise and thanks shared by Bay Area first responders, healthcare workers
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
It was a simple gesture, but it came as a big surprise for medical professionals in Manatee County.
Manatee, Hillsborough curfews face challenges
A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.
A Tampa attorney is planning to file a lawsuit over Hillsborough County’s new curfew order, claiming it violates the state's sunshine laws.
Manatee County commission eases curfew restrictions after ACLU criticism
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
After a local ACLU chapter expressed concern over Manatee County's curfew order, changes were made by the commissioners.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Doctor's offices move outdoors, use makeshift test kits to serve potential COVID-19 patients
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
When Dr. Steve Grogg's Sarasota office got its first positive COVID-19 test result, he realized they needed to move that part of the operation out of the main office, as a service to all of his patients.
Boat ramps reopen in Manatee County
Public boat ramps in Manatee County reopened Monday, but commissioners said if boaters fail to follow social distance guidelines, they’re prepared to close them again.
Public boat ramps in Manatee County reopened Monday, but commissioners said if boaters fail to follow social distance guidelines, they’re prepared to close them again.
Manatee County deputies searching for suspect after shooting that left 1 teen dead, 1 injured
One teen was killed Saturday night and another was injured following a shooting at 5916 13th Street Court East.
One teen was killed Saturday night and another was injured following a shooting at 5916 13th Street Court East.
Manatee County reopens ramps after boater complaints
Manatee County will reopen public boat ramps after boaters complained they needed outdoor activities during closures and social distancing measures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Manatee County will reopen public boat ramps after boaters complained they needed outdoor activities during closures and social distancing measures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Masks made by Manatee County inmates donated to grocery store workers
Inside the grounds of the Manatee County jail, staff and inmates with the Uniform Production Unit have begun making face masks.
Inside the grounds of the Manatee County jail, staff and inmates with the Uniform Production Unit have begun making face masks.
Raccoons take over attic space above Bradenton woman's apartment
Like most people, Candace Hames is working from home at her apartment at The Lory of Braden River. But something in her attic has been stirring.
Like most people, Candace Hames is working from home at her apartment at The Lory of Braden River. But something in her attic has been stirring.
Backyard gardening can help relieve 'stay at home' stress
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Big Earth Landscaping Supply says business is booming as people fight off feelings of claustrophobia and cabin fever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 'stay at home' orders, by working in their yard.
Block party, complete with live DJ, broken up by Bradenton PD with no citations issued
Despite a curfew in place in Manatee County, Bradenton police had to break up a block party Saturday night, complete with a DJ and 70-plus attendees. But officers were careful to enforce the rules without writing any tickets.
Despite a curfew in place in Manatee County, Bradenton police had to break up a block party Saturday night, complete with a DJ and 70-plus attendees. But officers were careful to enforce the rules without writing any tickets.