The sight of trees ignites Christmas fever

Bradenton Herald - Sat Nov 28

For many nonprofit groups, Christmas tree sales are a major part of annual budget goals and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is no exception.

Holiday Toy Station

WWSB - Fri Nov 27

The Holiday Toy Station is ABC 7's annual community project to collect new toys for Suncoast children in need; and this year the need is greater than ever.

Outside the store by 4 a.m.? What took you so long?

HeraldTribune.com - Fri Nov 27

The in-laws were cooking the turkey and she really did not want to watch the Detroit Lions play football.

Slow boat speeds proposed for Forked Creek

North Port Sun - Thu Nov 26

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider slowing down boaters at Forked Creek and the Manasota Beach Road bridge.

Turkey trolley makes Thanksgiving less lonely

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg - Thu Nov 26

The Sarasota Trolley, usually used for parties and sight seeing tours, turns into a turkey trolley filled with pilgrims and Indians with one wish on this day.

Man arrested for impersonating a cop

Venice Gondolier - Thu Nov 26

A woman reported a suspicious vehicle following her on Central Sarasota Parkway about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Deputies charge man with impersonating an officer

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg - Wed Nov 25

A Venice man who tried to pull a woman driver over using flashing blue lights on his front bumper has been arrested for impersonating an officer, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.

East Manatee welcomes new businesses

Bradenton.com - Wed Nov 25

Several new businesses are opening in East Manatee, including a martial arts emporium and a Hampton Inn that is nearly ready to host its first guests.

Watch out for holiday crime

Bradenton Herald - Wed Nov 25

Many shoppers will begin their shopping day Friday before the crack of dawn, a time when the deals will be sweet.

County cracks down on public drinking

North Port Sun - Tue Nov 24

Jim Joseph has a problem with transients. The owner of Fantasy Scuba on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte said homeless residents drink all day and terrorize his diminishing customer base.