Our Best Stuff: School Schedules, Tax Rates and Skateparks Kept Local Officials Busy This Week.

 IN GOVERNMENT

• The Manatee County School Board voted 3-1 on Monday to retain school day schedules, including a half-day of instruction on Wednesday, but asked the school superintendent to review other options for next year.
• County Commissioners voted 5-2 to increase the proposed millage rate, setting the cap at 6.3703 mills, up from 6.2993.
• Skaterboarders are not happy with the company chosen to build the , which had its budget approved by DDA on Tuesday.
• Bradenton Vice Mayor Patrick Roff talks about why the is vital to the city.
• The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recently has been considering some changes to shark fishing, including a proposal to add tiger sharks and great hammerheads to the banned fishing list.

IN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• Former Bradenton resident Josh Ingle is in locations throughout the county. The film, "Fifteen Minutes of Faye," reflects Ingle's feelings about fame.
• Someone who purchased a at the Racetrac on 14th Street West won $49,129.
• Euphemia Haye's sous chef Jamie Gregorich made it through a dramatic night on Hell's Kitchen. She earns another week on the show.
• Southeastern Guide Dog’s provides veterans suffering the consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with calm, steady dogs to act as an anchor in their tumultuous world.

IN BUSINESS

• Jose's Real Cuban Food  in an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri on Sept. 19.
• The owners of the Bearded Clam, Terri Pulaski and Wesley Rose, want Manatee County to lift the stipulations on their business that at the Tiki Bar.
• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has not relocated to Bradenton. However, Cigam, House of Magic may just be the next best thing for those and learn a few tricks.
• As of July 1 all Florida Home Inspectors .
• The Humane Society’s supports its animal adoption center.

IN CRIME AND COURTS

• In an effort to protect individuals from identity theft, the Florida Supreme Court on what should be included in court records.
• Manatee County deputies arrested a robbery in Edgewater Village. George Hand, 26, was charged with armed home invasion, two counts of false imprisonment and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
• Mississippi 19-year-old visiting Bradenton says he was a after giving a ride to two strangers.