Of the 394,824 citizens living in Manatee County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed two proposals put forward by Congressman Vern Buchanan. The amendments, which were included in the Interior and Environment government funding bill, aim to address crucial environmental issues in Florida.The first proposal focuses on the conservation of the iconic Florida manatee. Congressman Buchanan's amendment allocates $1.15 million towards the rescue and rehabilitation of manatees. The decision comes as the state of Florida has been grappling with a significant decline in the manatee population. Since 2021,...
How many professional licenses are set to expire in October in Manatee County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?
How many professional licenses are set to expire in October in Hardee County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?
There was one company in a city associated with Manatee County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
In Manatee County district, white outnumbered students of any other ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
In Hardee County district, Hispanic outnumbered students of any other ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.
For the 2022-23 school year, Hardee County School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 40 fewer students being enrolled.
How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Manatee County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House has passed four proposals put forth by Congressman Vern Buchanan, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 homeland security funding package. These initiatives, aimed at addressing illegal immigration, securing the border, combating human trafficking, and bolstering disaster preparedness, build upon Buchanan’s prior successful amendments passed earlier this week.Highlighting the urgent need to protect American communities, Buchanan emphasized the detrimental effects of illegal immigration, including crime, human trafficking, and the influx of...
How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Hardee County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan has taken a stand against the possibility of a government shutdown by announcing that he will refuse to accept his Congressional salary during such an event. In addition, he has introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Constitution, alongside Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC), to prevent members of Congress from receiving a paycheck while a shutdown is in effect.Expressing his frustration, Buchanan stated, "No small business in America would pay someone who refuses to do their job. So why should taxpayers pay a Congress...