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0 Community Corner Built in the 1980s, the concrete and steel parking garage has begun to weaken from the inside out, county officials said. Nikki Gaskins , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply MANATEE COUNTY, FL — After recent engineering investigations revealed structural concerns in the county parking garage, officials said they are taking steps to minimize potential problems down the road. “The garage is safe to park in,” County Administrator Scott Hopes said. “The engineering studies have confirmed that.” Those studies also confirmed that the concrete and steel parking garage—built in the late 1980s in a very moist, humid environment—has begun to weaken from the inside out, county officials said. “There had perhaps been a period of deferred maintenance,” he explained. This resulted in water intrusion into the concrete causing the steel to begin to deteriorate. Dr. Hopes went on to say that the issue now is … [Read more...] about Parking Garage In Manatee County To Be Replaced Due To Deterioration

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Through its veterans services program, nonprofit offers services to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life and succeed on the job Sharon Kunkel , Community Contributor Posted Reply This month, as National Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) approaches, Goodwill Manasota affirms its commitment to helping veterans reintegrate into society and overcome barriers to career and life success. Through its American Veterans and Their Families Program, area veterans receive free career services and are connected with employers – especially veteran-friendly employers – who understand the value they will bring to their companies. Veterans face many hurdles upon their transition from military service back into the civilian labor market. They may have lower rates of higher education and often face difficulties in translating … [Read more...] about Local Goodwill recognizes National Hire a Veteran Day

0 Community Corner Beaches and most parks are again open for use in Manatee County after cleanup from Hurricane Ian. See what's open and closed. Deb Belt , Patch Staff Posted Reply MANATEE COUNTY, FL — After more than a week of cleanup and repair efforts due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, Manatee County’s beaches are again open, county official said Friday. A majority of the county's preserves and parks are also open. Anna Maria Bayfront Park, Manatee Beach, Palma Sola Causeway Park and Coquina Beaches were open as of noon Friday. All of Manatee County's preserves are open. Visitors can expect some isolated trail closures in the Duette and Rye Preserves due to high water and debris, a county news release said. Crews will continue to clear those trails through next week. Most of the county’s parks have reopened, as well. Staff has trimmed and removed tons of debris from the facilities, but some piles may remain as the work … [Read more...] about Beaches, Most Parks Open In Manatee County After Hurricane Ian Cleanup

0 Crime & Safety A man was shot on 10th Street E. Thursday and brought 1 mile to a Winn Dixie store, where he was found dead in a parked vehicle, MCSO said. Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff Posted Reply BRADENTON, FL — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man whose body was found outside Winn Dixie at 1910 53rd Ave E. in Bradenton. Deputies responded to the grocery store Thursday around 6:30 p.m. and found the man, who had been shot, inside a parked vehicle, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They learned that the shooting happened about one mile away in the 6100 block of 10th Street E. Another man brought the victim to the parking lot before notifying law enforcement. It’s believed that he was involved in an altercation with someone he likely knew at the 10th Street address, the sheriff’s office said. The … [Read more...] about Shooting Victim Brought To Winn Dixie Dies In Parking Lot: MCSO

2 Crime & Safety Deputies are seeking a suspect in a Feb. 25 shooting in the parking lot of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff Posted Replies BRADENTON, FL — Deputies are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect in a Feb. 25 shooting in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post. The shooting happened around 1:50 a.m. in the parking lot of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 5320 45th Street E. The suspect is described as a white man with a stocky build, medium-length brown hair, a beard and glasses, the sheriff’s office said. He fired multiple rounds into the air and drove from the scene in a silver Chevy Equinox. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 941-747-3011. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers of Manatee County, Inc. at 866-634-TIPS or submit a tip online … [Read more...] about Man Fired Gun In Bradenton Irish Pub’s Parking Lot: Sheriff

0 Arts & Entertainment The circus reportedly plans to stop using the creatures in its performances by 2018. Sherri Lonon , Patch Staff Posted Reply The days of seeing elephants under the big top are coming to a close. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has announced its intent to stop using the creatures in its acts by 2018, according to ABC. The decision was prompted by the public’s growing concern about treatment of the animals, the network reported. “A lot of people aren’t comfortable with us touring with our elephants,” Alana Feld, executive vice president of Ringling’s parent company, Feld Entertainment , told the network. “This decision was not easy, but it is in the best interest of our company, our elephants and our customers,” Kenneth Feld, chairman of the company, said in a statement. See Also: Circus: PETA Playing Politics with Animal Abuse Allegations Tempers … [Read more...] about Ringling Bros. Phasing Out Elephant Acts