BRADENTON, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols in 33 high-risk traffic areas as the county ranks among the top 25 in Florida for serious and fatal pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
The agency received a $78,000 grant to pay for the high-visibility enforcement campaign, which will continue through May 2027. It has been an effort for seven years now. For this year, the targeted areas include 26th Avenue West in Bradenton.
Sgt. Mike Makai said the campaign focuses on locations with a history of severe crashes…