BayCare’s U.S. 301 medical office proposal heads to an October 15 hearing
The Red Rooster Road proposal adds another location to watch as BayCare expands in northern Manatee County.
THE LOCAL EDITION
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What’s changing around Parrish
THE PLACES & CHANGES THAT MATTER HERE
At Crosswind Ranch, under $300,000 buys two different kinds of home
Mattamy advertises a $269,990 townhome and a $299,990 single-family home. Here’s how their rooms, garages and purchase details compare.
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Texas Roadhouse puts November 23 on Parrish’s dinner calendar
The Moccasin Wallow Road restaurant has an advertised opening date. Here’s what’s on the menu—and why weekday lunch will have to wait for the weekend.
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Harrison Ranch ER is open and treating patients
Manatee Memorial confirms the October 6 start of patient care at its new Parrish emergency department.
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Parrish Lakes and Sawgrass Storage head to an October 8 county hearing
Thursday brings two Moccasin Wallow-area proposals before county commissioners: a revised housing plan and more outdoor storage. Here are the numbers and the hearing details.
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What the DeSoto Bridge plan would change—and what it would cost
Six regular lanes, two possible toll lanes and a $916.2 million preliminary estimate: a closer look at FDOT’s preferred Bradenton–Palmetto Connector plan.
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Five builders, one Saturday: what to see at North River Ranch’s October 10 home tour
Six models are on the tour. Here’s how the community’s villas, townhomes and larger single-family plans compare—and what I’d look past once inside.
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Manatee Schools’ October 15 job fair includes bus drivers, trades and health roles
The district lists starting pay of $24.06 an hour for bus drivers and $28.19 for electrician and HVAC roles. The hiring event is in Bradenton.
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Parrish High picks “Under the Lanterns” for homecoming. The bundle deadline is Wednesday.
The dance is October 17, with football the night before. Students have until September 30 to buy the $55 ticket-and-class-shirt bundle.
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Parrish’s once-a-week watering rules will last into spring. Here’s what changes for new lawns.
The drought restrictions now run through March 31, 2027. Your address sets your watering day, while freshly installed sod has a separate, limited establishment allowance.
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Manatee weighs a one-year pause on data centers. What would it mean for Parrish?
A proposed 12-month pause would give the county time to work on rules for power, water, noise and neighboring uses. The next hearing is October 6; the pause has not been adopted.
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Parrish Lakes wins two 6–0 recommendations. Here’s what that moves forward.
The Planning Commission backed a revised 3,130-home plan on September 17. The vote advances the proposal; it does not announce a new school or a construction start.
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Shakin’ Lemons brings a gummy shark to your park afternoon
The local lemonade truck has a September 29 stop at Parrish Community Park, a $5 classic and a kids’ menu with a little extra personality.
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Sawgrass Storage expansion gets a 5–1 recommendation against it
The Planning Commission opposed the proposed outdoor-storage and parking changes on Moccasin Wallow Road. Here’s what was requested—and what that vote means.
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Night work at Parrish’s U.S. 301 rail crossing is scheduled through September 24
FDOT lists intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews refresh railroad clearance markings.
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Seaire’s lagoon is open to residents. Public visits are planned for 2027.
Seaire’s resident lagoon opened in July, with public access planned for 2027. What that milestone means for buyers comparing its builders, homes and amenities.
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Rye Ranch’s school is open. Here’s where the rest of the community stands.
Lennar is selling, Cardel has outlined its floor plans, and Encore’s amenity center is underway. A look at the milestones behind Rye Ranch’s next phase.
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North River Ranch’s September offers: the numbers behind the banners
Cardel advertises flex dollars, design credits and priced inventory. They apply to different purchases, and the useful comparison starts with the exact home.
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BayCare’s HealthHub is open on Moccasin Wallow. Here’s what’s inside.
The September 14 opening brings primary care, lab work and imaging to the corridor. The neighboring hospital is a separate project, scheduled for 2028.
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Two Parrish sophomores are starting a law club. First up: a mock trial.
Future Lawyers of America meets for the first time Monday, September 21. Founders Valentina Oviedo-Fajardo and Kenzy Elserif want curious students, too.
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Parrish Pizzeria has a pickle pizza. I have a few questions—and an order in mind.
The US 301 pizzeria offers an easy local dinner, from a spinach-and-ricotta pie to garlic Alfredo with pickles. Here’s where I’d start.
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SCF’s Parrish campus: what the Erie Road project actually includes
A 74-acre campus, a $33.98 million construction contract and an earlier April 2027 completion target tell different parts of the story. Here’s how they fit together.
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Before you buy a tool for one job, try the library
Rocky Bluff’s tool collection gives eligible Manatee County residents another option for home projects. The borrowing rules are more specific than a regular book checkout.
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Parrish’s Christmas train is a whole evening. Pick your seats accordingly.
The North Pole Express runs on selected nights from November 27 to December 22. Departure time and rail-car choice can matter as much as the ticket price.
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Parrish High is hiring. Don’t wait for next week’s job fair.
Four school openings have September 20 or 22 closing dates. The district’s virtual interviews are September 24, so the application calendar comes first.
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A $7 burger and a trivia grudge: pick your night at Ed’s.
The Buffalo Road tavern has a different excuse to get out of the house most nights. Here’s where the food deals, trivia and Friday music fit.
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Need service hours? Start with a Sunday at Rye Preserve.
A campground workday in Parrish, a planting morning in Palmetto and a festival shift in Bradenton give students three different ways to help this month.
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Homework hitting a wall? Parrish High has help after the bell.
Two afternoons a week, students can bring their toughest assignments to the media center. Here’s how the tutoring program works—and how to make that hour count.
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Manatee wants residents’ opinions. Here’s how Parrish gets a say.
USF is conducting phone interviews this fall. Here’s who gets contacted, when results are expected, and how residents can speak up without an invitation.
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Parrish has $175,000 set aside for a community garden. What happens next?
The garden is part of a broader investment in Parrish’s public spaces. Here’s where the money goes, how the district works, and what remains undecided.
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Harrison Ranch ER sets September 22 ribbon cutting
The new emergency department on U.S. 301 has a date for tours and a ribbon cutting. Here’s what is planned inside—and the opening detail still to watch.
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Veterans banners are in Parrish’s fall plans. Here’s where the money goes.
County funding covers banners, signal-box wraps and installation. The first veteran tributes are targeted for November, when Parrish’s parade returns to Fort Hamer Road.
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Parrish Town Center gets more room for stores. The cell tower is out.
The revised plan at U.S. 301 and State Road 62 expands commercial space while keeping the housing cap unchanged. Store names and a construction timetable remain unannounced.
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When will Moccasin Wallow Road work finish? Start with the right segment.
The project page lists a late-2026 target for Segment 2 and mid-2027 for Segment 3, while older wording remains elsewhere on the same page. Here’s how to read it.
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Parrish Lakes heads to a September 17 hearing. Here’s what the proposed changes would mean.
A 3,130-home mix, revised commercial space, and a 2036 buildout date are in the county notice. The useful questions go well beyond the headline number.
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Parrish’s splash pad closes for the season October 1. Here’s how to plan around it.
September still offers a window for water play, but families and party planners should check the county’s daily status before heading to Fort Hamer Road.
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Coffee, ice cream, and the Publix run: getting to know Market Walk
North River Ranch’s retail center is becoming part of the everyday Parrish routine. Here are two stops to know—and the larger village plans to keep separate.
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Parrish Community Park: how to plan a visit, a splash-pad afternoon, or a birthday party
The Fort Hamer Road park has more than a playground. Here’s how to use it, what the pavilion costs, and the seasonal detail that matters before you promise the kids a water day.
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What’s really coming to Parrish? A guide to reading development announcements
A hearing, a permit, and an opening date answer different questions. Use this guide to work out what a new project actually means for your neighborhood.
Read the story ↗Parrish, by the numbers
New homes & resales ↗REAL ESTATE · TRENTON MILLER
Parrish’s August market: more new-home choices, a different resale price
The latest reported split shows 142 new-home sales and 69 resales. Here’s how the prices, selling pace and asking-price figures compare.
Read the market report ↗August 2026Parrish · source-defined residential market
| Measure | New homes | Resales |
|---|---|---|
| Reported sales | 142 | 69 |
| Median sold price | $376,170 | $470,000 |
| Median days on market | 53 days | 59 days |
| Listed inventory in report | 470 | 327 |
Source: Keys to the Coast Real Estate · Published August 2026 versus August 2025 statistics sheet ↗
Published residential snapshot from Keys to the Coast Real Estate via Homes for Sale Parrish FL. Exact geographic boundaries and property-type filters are not supplied. Inventory is the figure in the report, not a live listing count. Underlying transactions have not been independently audited.
Local sports
From the sidelines ↗
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Bulls chase first win on homecoming night against IMG Junior National
Jacoby Thomas leads Parrish’s ground game, while IMG Academy Junior National arrives with a 927-yard passer. Both teams need a turnaround.
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Riverview sweeps Bulls, ends Parrish’s four-match winning streak
The Rams win 25–16, 25–6, 25–15 in Sarasota, dropping Parrish to 18–8 after back-to-back playoff matches.
Read the story ↗Trenton’s take
The opinion page ↗Ideas for a better Parrish. Opinions by Trenton Miller, LPT Realty.
The next improvement I want for Parrish: connect the places we already have
Trenton’s take: useful sidewalks, crossings, and shade deserve a place in the conversation every time a new destination is proposed.
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Parrish deserves a growth timeline residents can actually follow
Trenton’s take: put development approvals, road work, funding, and delivery dates in one understandable picture.
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Make room for the restaurants and gathering places that give Parrish its identity
Trenton’s take: everyday convenience matters, and so do independent businesses and places where people choose to linger.
Read Trenton’s take ↗Make a little time for two.
Date night & date day ↗
At Woody’s River Roo, I’d let Sunday lunch run a little long
Coconut shrimp, grouper tacos and two Sunday music sets make the Ellenton riverfront restaurant a good candidate for an unhurried afternoon.
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A $45 tandem kayak and an open afternoon: the case for Jiggs Landing
The Bradenton outpost offers a freshwater outing, with single kayaks, tandems and canoes. Here’s what the rental choices cost and when the business is open.
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THE PARRISH WEEKEND
Florida Railroad Museum: choose the right Parrish train ride before you book
The regular Willow Express and seasonal event trains offer different outings. Here’s how to compare the time, seating, and access details that shape the day.
All aboard ↗A little beyond Parrish
Explore nearby ↗
Whole Foods sets November 5 opening in Bradenton
The Heritage Harbour store gives Parrish shoppers another nearby option. Here is what is coming, plus the fine print on opening-day offers.
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Coquina’s market has a new spot for your next beach day
A new place to browse, then an afternoon on the sand: an easygoing outing in Bradenton Beach.
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