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5 unlicensed contractors arrested in Manatee County, contractor fraud causes headache for homeowners
Five unlicensed contractors were arrested in Manatee County during a regularly conducted operation. Officials say homeowners are liable if an unlicensed contractor does something wrong while working at their house.
Video shows unlicensed contractors arrested in Manatee County
An investigative operation in Manatee County focused on workers' compensation fraud and exposed unlicensed contractors engaging in construction activities without proper insurance throughout the area.
Unlicensed contractors arrested in undercover sting in Manatee County, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people in a sting targeting unlicensed contractors, the agency said in a news release Monday.
Manatee County detectives conduct Workers’ Compensation Fraud and unlicensed contractor operation
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office recently worked with the county’s code enforcement agency to stop unlicensed contractors and Workers' Compensation Fraud.
Undercover operation cracks down on unlicensed contractors in Manatee County
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Manatee County officials make arrests in contractor sting
From March 4-6, 2025, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Department of Professional Business and Regulation (DBPR) and Manatee County Code Enforcement to conduct a sting on unlicensed contractors.
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Manatee County attempted murder suspect beat 74-year-old man, forced pills down his throat: MCSO
A 74-year-old man is in the hospital after Manatee County deputies say he was beaten and forced to swallow pills on Sunday ...
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President Trump’s new immigration policies send ‘fear’ to Manatee County, advocates say
With immigration policies shifting in Florida and nationwide, some Manatee County families are feeling the impact, according ...
Iconic Manatee County bait & tackle shop permanently closes
An iconic Suncoast bait & tackle shop is closing for good after more than 50 years in business. Annie’s Bait & Tackle shop is a staple in the village of Cortez. For ...
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Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches
The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the ...
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Hitting the beach this weekend? No red tide, plus sunny weather in Sarasota and Manatee
Heard about red tide? Here's the scoop in Sarasota and Manatee Red tide has been off the Gulf coast since hurricanes Helene ...
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Manatee County reconsiders buying shuttered fruit farm appraised at $16M
The 39-acre farm was inspected Jan. 7, and appraised at $15.76 million Feb. 13. The property was originally listed for sale ...
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Longtime owner of Annie's Bait and Tackle devastated by demolition decision
After nearly 70 years, Annie's Bait and Tackle Shop in Cortez Village will be demolished following a decision by the Manatee County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners recently voted to ...
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Manatee County gets rid of school speed zone cameras
After more than 55,000 violations and thousands of dollars' worth of tickets, Manatee County commissioners voted to end their ...
LIVE: State, defense rest in ‘peace walker’ hit-and-run trial in Manatee County
Both the state and defense rested their cases in the Teresa Zeppi trial on Wednesday. The 60-year-old Manatee County woman is ...