Recent Blog Posts
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Motor vehicle safety experts generally consider the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day to be the most dangerous part of the year for teenage drivers. With this in mind, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is taking additional precautions to protect these less experienced motorists. According to law enforcement, the increase in crashes and accidents… Read More »
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An intersection in Manatee County that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years for its large numbers of crashes is finally receiving a traffic light after consistent community support for the installation. The intersection is at U.S. 301 and County Road 675. While there are stop signs on both sides of 675, the… Read More »
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A nine-year-old girl sustained serious injuries at a marina in Sarasota when a boat fell on top of her. Reports stated that the accident occurred in the marina’s boat storage area, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron next to Sarasota Bay. The girl was reportedly volunteering with the day camp at the marina, but she was… Read More »