Manatee County mansion with ‘lagoon pool’ on sale for $22 million. Look inside

A luxury Manatee County waterfront home is for sale for $22 million. Named the “House of Columns,” the nearly ...
Cruise Hive

Florida Bill Leaves No Path Forward for New Manatee County Cruise Port

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill with dredging restrictions may block proposed terminal new Tampa Bay.
Florida Politics

Manatee officials: Failed SB 180 fix leaves counties ‘stuck’ under 2025 hurricane recovery law

Manatee County leaders say they are “stuck” under a controversial hurricane recovery law that limits their ability to change land-use rules after House lawmakers blocked a Sen ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes Manatee County budget as DOGE efforts reach the local level

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to scrutinize local government spending, and Manatee County is next. DeSantis aims to curb tax burdens for residents by implementing "DOGE" audits, ...