MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — As the prices of meat continue to rise, the community in Manatee County has felt the impact, from ranchers to businesses.

What You Need To Know • The price of ground beef is at an all-time high, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics • The average price per pound in August was $6.63 • Five Nine Grill & Tavern co-owner and chef Mike DeGirolamo says his top-selling item is the burger, but the rising price of ground beef means they’ll have to increase their menu prices

Flipping one patty to the next, Five Nine Grill & Tavern co-owner and chef Mike DeGirolamo is pretty handy when it comes to the kitchen.

“It’s pretty much all I know. I’ve been doing it for 25 years or more,” he said.

“Main satisfaction is like, people like what you do. They enjoy eati

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