Manatee County firefighter Willie Cirone organized a cancer screening event through Manatee Technical College, where he is also an instructor. He worked with CancerDogs, a company that uses dogs to sniff out cancer in masks worn by firefighters.
It took nearly a decade, but the new Manatee Technical Institute is finally open. Construction of the new Manatee County School District building wrapped up recently. On Tuesday, MTI opened the doors of its new east campus building to students. “I think it’s a very beautiful facility,” student Domenick Vellone said. “It’s more convenient.” Vellone…
Manatee Technical Institute treat! Take an hour to enjoy a delightful trip down memory lane. Four ladies from Horseshoe Cove did just that and we couldn’t have been more delighted. If you close your eyes, you will think you are on a lovely cruise ship sitting at the captain’s table eating food fit for guests…
By Jessie Van Berkel SARASOTA – Roy Carter had never gotten a manicure before. But as the veteran sat with his fingers dipped in water at Payne Park Auditorium, he thought he could get used to it. “I could go to sleep,” Carter said quietly, his eyes closing as a cosmetology student rubbed lotion on…
By Bill Church BRADENTON – Dr. Mary Cantrell works the room from her seat in this fine establishment, complimenting the staff while exchanging pleasantries with other diners. It’s a business lunch, so she’s entertaining and educating at the same time. But something’s amiss. It’s her poor salad. So neglected. Few can keep up with Dr….
By FANNY PINHEIRO Correspondent MANATEE COUNTY – More than 1,000 people are expected to celebrate cultural diversity Friday evening with food, music and dance at a festival put on by the Manatee Technical Institute and Farmworker Education and Services Program. Facts INTERESTED? What: 13th Annual Multicultural Festival When: Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m….
By CARL MARIO NUDI — cnudi@bradenton.com MANATEE — The crowd of about 500 people listened to the vibrant beat of the bands, danced on the broad shiny floor, and enjoyed the variety of foods being served Friday at the 14th annual Multicultural Festival. The festival is held each year at Manatee Technical Institute to highlight…
