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Free Christmas Trees and LED Lights Draw Hundreds at Boys & Girls Clubs Giveaway
Holiday spirit arrived early this week as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, in partnership with Florida Power & Light, distributed free 5-foot…
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa to Light Up the Holidays with Second Annual Tree Lighting Event
The City of Palmetto is set to welcome the holiday season with sparkle, music, and festive cheer as the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa hosts its Second…
Holiday Magic Takes Center Stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center This December
December 2025 brings a full month of festive entertainment to the Manatee Performing Arts Center, where beloved stories, island rhythms, jazz classics…
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Misty Ritch
Ray Bellamy and Sheriff Wells Unite Volunteers to Pack 350 Thanksgiving Meals for Manatee Families
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells joined dozens of volunteers in Palmetto to help assemble Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need, continuing a…
Daily News Roundup: November 26, 2025
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Misty Ritch
Heart of the Holidays Market Brings Festive Traditions and a Familiar Face to the Suncoast
The Heart of the Holidays European Market is returning to the Suncoast for its second year, offering visitors four days of artisan shopping, festive…
State Declares Phase 1 Water Shortage as Drought Deepens in Manatee County
State water officials are urging Manatee County residents to cut back on water use as a worsening drought continues to strain Southwest Florida’s…
Sheriff’s Office Deploys 500 New AEDs to Enhance Lifesaving Response Countywide
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is upgrading its emergency response capabilities by deploying 500 new automated external defibrillators, marking a…
Step Up Suncoast Seeks Volunteers for 2025 VITA Tax Assistance Program
Step Up Suncoast is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season as part of its longstanding Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which…
Daily News Roundup: November 25, 2025
Burn Ban Extended in Manatee County as Dry Conditions Persist Through Dec. 1
Manatee County officials have extended the countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m.
Woman Sought in Credit Card Theft Case After Purchases at Starbucks and Wawa
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman believed to have used stolen credit cards at two locations in…
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