Palmetto News

On the strength of a passionate speech by school board member Barbara Harvey, the board Monday unanimously approved the immediate hiring of graduation coaches for Bayshore and Palmetto high schools.

Palmetto's experience this past week with a taxpayer-supported community redevelopment investment harkens back to Bradenton's earlier this year.

DJ Purfiya is from the city of Palmetto, Florida , just south of Tampa. He's affiliated with Miami's own Slip N Slide Records as one of their official DJs .

Several concerns were raised Thursday about the Community Redevelopment Agency board's approval of the proposed sale of a property purchased for $764,500 to a developer for only $100,000. The city commission, acting as the CRA board, approved Monday the offer of Dr.

A lockdown has been lifted at Lincoln Middle School after police chased a suspect who has been arrested, according to Palmetto Police Chief Garry Lowe.

Two doctors plan to convert an old metal building into medical office space and a possible art gallery, antique shop, or other artisan/craftsman use.

Starting next school year, the Bibles, crosses and religious pictures will be removed from Palmetto Christian School.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Bok Tower Gardens' eighth annual Sunset & Symphony picnic and pops concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 67-year-old man who has gone missing.

Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. Despite filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, the parent company of DeSears appliance stores has no intention of retreating from the Southwest Florida marketplace.

With about six police cars flashing blue lights on her street, Kesha Dawes stepped out of her doorway surrounded by her children as she watched a small procession go by.

Two local road and bridge projects will lose their federal economic-stimulus funding because of last-minute hiccups, but officials said Wednesday they plan to divert the money to other projects.

These eateries will have you beggin' for more crabs... October 20, 2009 Head on over to one of these FL spots for a case of the crabs...crab legs that is! The hard-shelled critters may be tough to crack, but once you do, the tender meat inside is arguably better than lobster and sure to make your tummy happy! More butter please! Crab & Fin ...

Two designers, two houses and two days. With help from more than 100 Palmetto High School students and plenty of business donations, HGTV Design Star contestant Jason Champion and Sarasota resident Mark Dalton will put the finishing touches on the county's latest Habitat for Humanity homes this weekend.

Terrie McNamara hadn't tried the chicken chili, cheese broccoli or butternut squash.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies charged 20-year-old Antwon Stuckey with the murder of a man who was shot in the head as he slept last month.

A second arrest has been made in the Oct. 1 shooting death of Patricia White, 43, of Palmetto, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported this morning.

The City of St. Augustine Beach will look back at the area's unique history with a Chautauqua as part of the coastal city's 50 years of incorporation celebrations.

Blackburn Elementary's annual fall festival is set for 4-9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the school, 3904 17th St.

Candles were glowing as co-workers and friends of C.J. White gathered to honor his memory Thursday night at Sutton Park.