Community parade celebrates Manatee County WWII vet on his 100th birthday
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
The honking of horns and the rumble of motorcycles filled the front of Bill Cheesman's Manatee County home.
Everyone -- symptomatic or not -- urged to get COVID-19 test at Sarasota drive-through site
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
As Florida slowly reopens, testing becomes even more important.
Manatee County eases beach parking restrictions
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
Parking at Manatee County's beaches just got a whole lot easier. On Wednesday morning. the county lifted the 2-hour limit for beach parking.
County officials continue to monitor beach, virus activity after busy Mother's Day weekend
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors to beaches across the Bay Area appeared to be doing it right this weekend, as they hit the sand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-term care lockdown continues as COVID-19 cases, deaths rise
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Long-term care facilities have been off-limits to visitors since mid-March, keeping families apart and residents isolated. Governor Ron DeSantis says the lockdown was to protect our most vulnerable, however, he signaled Friday he wants visitation restrictions at nursing homes relaxed soon.
Bay Area nursing home death toll nears 150, including some employees
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll connected to long-term care facilities in Florida continues to grow. Data released from the Florida Department of Health Thursday shows 39% of those who died from COVID-19 in Florida were residents at one of the state's 622 nursing homes or assisted living fatalities.
Manatee commissioners working on plan to get residents back to work
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
In Manatee County, there are a lot of projects that need work, and getting them done could be key to getting residents back to work.
Teachers surprise 250 graduating seniors by hand-delivering caps, gowns
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
"It just keeps the kids feel included and important when everybody is so isolated and alone,” said one teacher. “It keeps the human touch.”
Fourth suspect arrested in 2019 smoke shop murder
Manatee County deputies say the last person suspected in a murder of a smoke shop employee was finally arrested months after the crime.
Manatee County deputies say the last person suspected in a murder of a smoke shop employee was finally arrested months after the crime.
Beaches in Manatee County reopen with two-hour parking time limit
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.
Manatee County will reopen its beaches starting at 10 a.m. Monday -- and it's not just for exercise. Beachgoers will be able to lay out under the sun as long as they social distance and are in groups of less than 10. Parking in Manatee County will have a two-hour limit, and violators will be ticketed.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Parade brightens spirits of Manatee River assisted Living residents, family members
To help brighten spirits, Manatee River Assisted Living hosted a parade for its residents.
To help brighten spirits, Manatee River Assisted Living hosted a parade for its residents.
State College of Florida graduates via virtual ceremony
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
Bradenton medical assistant arrested for drug trafficking
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.
Sarasota police arrested Kelly Gaffney, 49, on 241 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges after they say she wrote fraudulent prescriptions in her name and her son’s name for two years.
Manatee County reopens beaches; parking time limits, social distancing rules in place
On Thursday, Manatee County officials announced that Manatee County residents may park and visit public beaches for two hours a day as long as they practice social distancing.
On Thursday, Manatee County officials announced that Manatee County residents may park and visit public beaches for two hours a day as long as they practice social distancing.
Strike teams testing Manatee County long-term care facilities patients, staff for COVID-19
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
Strike teams from the state are focused on testing patients and staff of long-term care facilities.
Some city leaders apprehensive beaches reopening in Manatee County
After a lengthy discussion Tuesday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to reopen Coquina and Manatee beaches, starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
After a lengthy discussion Tuesday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to reopen Coquina and Manatee beaches, starting at 10 a.m. Monday.
Drive-through food pantry helps Parrish residents get by
Struggling families in Manatee County are getting a helping hand from a church congregation operating a drive-through food pantry. Volunteers said they have seen the need grow from a few dozen to hundreds in recent weeks.
Struggling families in Manatee County are getting a helping hand from a church congregation operating a drive-through food pantry. Volunteers said they have seen the need grow from a few dozen to hundreds in recent weeks.
Outlook for COVID-19 in Florida's long-term care facilities worsens as new data emerges
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
In Pinellas County, 40% of those whose death is attributed to COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. In Manatee County, it’s 43%. In Sarasota County, it’s 44%.
Nearly 40 coronavirus-related deaths occurred among six nursing homes in Manatee, Sarasota counties
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Nursing homes in Florida -- deemed as "ground zero" by the governor -- continue to face a growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including facilities within Manatee and Sarasota counties.