Early voting for the general election is taking place through Nov. 1 at four locations — Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto; Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch; Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 U.S. 301, Ellenton; and Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 118, Bradenton.
Early voting hours will be 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Other dates on the calendar:
• Oct. 29, last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election.
• Nov. 4, general election. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.
For voting locations and other details about the 2014 election cycle, go to votemanatee.com or call 941-741-3823.