Pulse of Manatee

Pulse of Manatee

Home
Archive
About
Daily News Roundup: July 11, 2025
Stuff the Bus: Salvation Army Gears Up to Support Local Students with School Supply Drive
The Salvation Army of Manatee County is once again rallying the community to support students in need through its annual "Stuff the Bus" School Supply…
Four Arrested After Manatee Beach Trip Ends in Armed Carjacking
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four individuals following a carjacking incident that began as a beach outing on July 8 and ended in…
FWC Investigates Sea Turtle Nest Tampering on Bradenton Beach
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched an investigation following reports of a group of beachgoers tampering with a…
 • 
Misty Ritch
De Los Santos Homers, Marauders Fall 5-3
Bradenton, Fla. – Despite sending the winning run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, the Bradenton Marauders fell 5-3 to the St. Lucie Mets at…
ELC Receives $4,200 Grant From Service Club of Manatee County for ReadingPals Initiative
In a continued commitment to early childhood education, the Service Club of Manatee County has awarded a $4,200 grant to the Early Learning Coalition of…
Daily News Roundup: July 10, 2025
Soar Lab Set to Transform Early Learning in Manatee — Opening July at Harllee Campus
Manatee County’s “Soar in 4” program will soon take a giant leap forward with the launch of its first Soar Lab this July.
 • 
Misty Ritch
Judge Denies Dismissal Motion in Felony Case Against Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes
A Manatee County judge has denied former county administrator Scott Hopes’ attempt to dismiss felony charges stemming from his time in office.
Marauders Fall 10-2 in Game Two of Series with Mets
Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders allowed a season-high 22 hits in their 10-2 loss to the St. Lucie Mets at LECOM Park on Wednesday afternoon.
AMOB UTC Turns Two with Four Days of Festivities, Freebies, and Fundraising
Anna Maria Oyster Bar UTC is marking its second anniversary in true Five Star Fun fashion with a birthday celebration from Monday, July 14, through…
 • 
Misty Ritch
Manatee School Board Pushes Back Against $1.5M “Commission” Charge by Tax Collector
The School District of Manatee County is raising serious concerns after being hit with a nearly $1.5 million charge by the Manatee County Tax…
© 2025 Big Dreams Through Small Steps
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture