West Bradenton News

Testimony on FPL's request to raise rates seemed like a Goldilocks fairy tale where some felt the rates increase were too cold, others too hot and some just right.

Manatee County detectives have arrested a man for fondling himself at a Bradenton bus stop.

Authorities are looking for a suspect who is accused of fondling himself at a school bus stop.

A ribbon cutting recently was held for Summerfield Retirement Residence, 3409 26th St.

State releases FCAT results The Florida Department of Education last week released writing and reading results for portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, better known as FCAT.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today will consider an ordinance allowing commissioners to establish fees and charges for permitting pain management clinics.

Lifestyle Family Fitness is offering free summer memberships to students between ages 12 to 17.

Republican Club of Manatee Countywill meet at noon today at Westside Cafe, 2444 Cortez Road.

The Albertsons grocery store at Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway is preparing to close its doors and has begun liquidating its inventory.

Last year, Blake Medical Center entered the first stage of approval in becoming a state-designated trauma center and one of its missions is community education about trauma and safety.

The Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident of a man exposing himself to a teenage girl.

"Fines Forgiveness Week," slated for May 14-19, will allow anyone with a debt owed to the county public library system to return late materials without paying late fines, county officials said.

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet Thursday to consider plans for an adult living facility and changes to the county's sign regulations.

A year ago, satisfying a craving for Puerto Rican cuisine was virtually impossible in Bradenton.

Religion Almanac, a roundup of local religious events open to the public, is published weekly in Faith & Values.

This week's adoptable pet is Gus, a Shar Pei mix who wants to snuggle. Gus, a four-and-a-half year old neutered male, is a gentle boy who wants to be a lap dog, when he's not running outside.