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The long-anticipated Fort Hamer Bridge on the Manatee River is now scheduled to open Oct. 18. The bridge will link Fort Hamer Road on the north shore and Upper Manatee River Road on the south shore, providing a north-south route spanning the Manatee River that will be an alternative to Interstate ...

There could be as many as 1,500 runners taking part in the inaugural Fort Hamer Bridge 5K and 10K runs. The event, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 26 prior to the grand opening of the bridge to vehicle traffic, is stirring excitement in the running community. “It’s unbelievable,” event planner Doug ...

There are so many great family-friendly communities tucked away in Manatee County that combine nature with modern amenities that it can be difficult to choose which one is perfect for you. Places built by forward thinkers who wanted to create planned communities that preserved the beautiful Florida ...

For residents of The Islands and Lakewood Ranch communities, the completion of the new Fort Hamer Bridge will open up new, exciting opportunities and easy access across the Manatee River.