Activists campaign for them. Community planners designate sites for them. Transportation authorities put them on their a oeto doa lists.

Chester LeGrange, a 94-year-old resident of the Terra Siesta mobile home park, thought he would regain his independence today and be legally allowed to drive his golf cart on the sidewalk along U.S. 301 in Ellenton.

Starting today, the state of Florida allows local governments to authorize the use of golf carts on public sidewalks.

The rules of the road for golf carts will soon be changing, thanks to a bill that goes into effect September first.

Kanin the K-9 officer was willing to serve and protect the citizens of Palmetto.

There wasn't much middle ground in the race between Democrats Michael Gallen and Gwen Brown for the Manatee County Commission District 2 seat, an analysis of primary voting revealed Thursday.

The county commissioners' recent bickering over how to prepare for an upcoming change in management at Port Manatee is troubling the port's tenants, who are key to its financial success.

The Anna Maria City Pier was voted the most favorite Manatee County attraction by visitors who stayed in the area during the April-June 2010 period.

Published: Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:42 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:42 a.m. DEVELOPING... A string of vehicle crashes, including one that has injured at least one person, has clogged traffic in both directions on Interstate 75 , authorities say.

The first day of Sunday liquor sales in Palmetto apparently didn't immediately transform the city into the French Quarter in New Orleans or even Rubonia during Mardi Gras.

Got an idea to raise a few bucks for Manatee County government coffers. Sell tickets to Tuesday's Port Authority meeting.

For 66 years, the Whidden family owned and operated Badcock Furniture stores in Manatee County.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports several vehicles crashes this morning, including: A vehicle crash with injuries at 07:05 a.m. on 14th Street West and Orlando Avenue, Bradenton.

For Palmetto residents who want to kick back a couple of beers on a Sunday afternoon, you don't have to drive to Bradenton or Ellenton anymore.

Becky Carmichael started her shopping at 10 a.m. Friday. The Bradenton resident hit the Prime Outlets-Ellenton before moving onto JCPenney, Sears and Walmart.