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Manatee County Commissioners to Consider New School Site, Veteran Proclamations, and Housing Incentives at November 4 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the county administrative…
Manatee County Hosts Family Bike Ride and Traffic Safety Event at Lakewood Ranch Library
Manatee County Public Works will host a community Traffic Safety Event and On-Road Family Bike Ride on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m.
Reptifest 2025 Slithers into The NEST at Robinson Preserve
Get ready to discover the amazing world of reptiles at Reptifest 2025, a free, family-friendly celebration of Florida’s fascinating scaly residents!
Manatee County Development Services Department Relocating to Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County’s Development Services Department will relocate from downtown Bradenton to a new facility in Lakewood Ranch to better serve residents…
Federal Shutdown Halts November SNAP Benefits, Impacting Nearly 3 Million Floridians
Millions of Florida residents who rely on federal food assistance will not receive their November benefits as the ongoing government shutdown continues…
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Chicken Salad Chick Bradenton Offers Free Kids’ Meals Until SNAP Benefits Are Restored
Chicken Salad Chick in Bradenton has announced that it will provide free kids’ meals to children until Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP…
West Manatee Fire Rescue Shares Halloween Safety Tips for Families
As Halloween approaches, West Manatee Fire Rescue is reminding families to make safety a top priority while enjoying the evening’s festivities.
Bradenton Mayor Outlines City Progress and Future Plans in Annual Address
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown delivered his annual “State of the City” address to the members of the Bradenton Kiwanis Club…
American Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Championship Returns to Lakewood Ranch with Free Admission
The 2025 American Women’s Soccer Championship is set to take place at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch on November 3, 6, and 9, offering fans an…
One Year Later: Search Continues for Missing Bradenton Teen Kaitlyn “Katie” Sandt
It has been a year since 19-year-old Kaitlyn “Katie” Sandt was last seen, and her family continues to search for answers.
Daily News Roundup: October 29, 2025
Traffic Shift Begins for Upper Manatee River Road Widening Project
Beginning October 29, Manatee County will implement a traffic shift as part of the Upper Manatee River Road Widening Improvements Project.
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