Strike a pose: Bradenton seniors recreate famous portraits to prevent boredom amid pandemic
The Villas of Holly Brook in Bradenton has been on lockdown since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Activities coordinator Michelle McKinley keeps the residents busy with activities and games, but her latest effort is a real work of art.
The Villas of Holly Brook in Bradenton has been on lockdown since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Activities coordinator Michelle McKinley keeps the residents busy with activities and games, but her latest effort is a real work of art.
Red Cross needs committed volunteers before a hurricane strikes
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers who would be available to help in the case of a hurricane.
Pencils, notepads, masks, hand sanitizer fill backpacks in Manatee County on first day of school
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
Manatee County schools ready to reopen in era of masks, distancing
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Palmetto PD needs officers; chief aims to stop revolving door
The Palmetto Police Department has become a revolving door of officers.
The Palmetto Police Department has become a revolving door of officers.
Manatee County school leaders to vote on big-ticket items meant to protect students, staff
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
Manatee County school officials enlist parents' help fighting COVID-19
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
Local precincts prepare for voting during COVID-19
On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Matthew Luh masked up and voted early with his dad and brothers for the first time.
On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Matthew Luh masked up and voted early with his dad and brothers for the first time.
Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters off Anna Maria Island
The Coast Guard assisted two boaters Sunday after their 35-foot boat started taking on water 2 miles west of Bean Point, which is on Anna Maria Island.
The Coast Guard assisted two boaters Sunday after their 35-foot boat started taking on water 2 miles west of Bean Point, which is on Anna Maria Island.
Mini-pantries popping up in Bay Area to help fight food insecurity
There is a new pantry in Bradenton to help people fighting food insecurity, and it was born out of a desire to help others.
There is a new pantry in Bradenton to help people fighting food insecurity, and it was born out of a desire to help others.
Palmetto man faces second-degree murder charges in death of his children’s mother
Julian Ortiz-Castillo,38, faces second-degree murder charges after police responded to his home Sunday morning and found Jessica Martinez-Lumbrears dead from multiple stab wounds.
Julian Ortiz-Castillo,38, faces second-degree murder charges after police responded to his home Sunday morning and found Jessica Martinez-Lumbrears dead from multiple stab wounds.
New temperature scanners arrive at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
For those passing through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, there's a new safety option after the facility installed three temperature scanners.
Importance of masks is key message for Manatee County officials
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
A new coalition named Mask Up Manatee will focus to spread public health and COVID-19-related information to residents throughout Manatee County.
Manatee County EMS district chief reflects on 30-year career of mentorship, saving lives
For more than 30 years, EMS District Chief Mark Laraway did what he loved.
For more than 30 years, EMS District Chief Mark Laraway did what he loved.
Suspicious material in Bradenton 'destroyed', deputies say
Manatee County deputies shut down a portion of U.S. Route 41 in Bradenton due to a suspicious package.
Manatee County deputies shut down a portion of U.S. Route 41 in Bradenton due to a suspicious package.
As teachers head back to campus, Manatee County leaders will discuss rapid testing in schools
One day after teachers in Manatee County returned to their classrooms, members of the school board will meet to specifically discuss bringing rapid testing to the schools for both students and employees.
One day after teachers in Manatee County returned to their classrooms, members of the school board will meet to specifically discuss bringing rapid testing to the schools for both students and employees.
Manatee County teachers return to changed campuses
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Rapid COVID-19 tests planned for Manatee Co. teachers, school staff
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.
Some state-run testing sites will remain open as Isaias' track shifts east
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.
As Florida gets a clearer picture of where Hurricane Isaias is headed, some Bay Area counties have decided not to close state-run testing sites.