Daily News Roundup: April 1, 2025
Manatee Chamber of Commerce Announces April Headliners Luncheon: High Performance Teams in a Rapidly Changing World
Bradenton, FL – April 1, 2025 – Blair Bloomston, a seasoned communication expert with twenty years of experience, will share cutting-edge strategies for enhancing communication and networking skills that are essential for business growth and success. As Founder and CEO of Leaders Uplifted, Blair’s expertise in game-based learning and leadership developm…
Search for Missing Boater Suspended After Extensive Efforts
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for 69-year-old Russell Trudeau, a recreational boater who was reported missing after his vessel was found adrift near Piney Point. Trudeau departed from the Palmetto area on Sunday in his 17-foot boat and did not return as expected. His unmanned vessel was discovered on Monday, prompting a comprehensive sea…
Manatee County Approves Funding for Shoreline and Reef Projects on South Anna Maria Island
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously approved using state funding for a series of shoreline and reef enhancement projects aimed at protecting and revitalizing the south end of Anna Maria Island.
Pines Trailer Park Residents Sue Owners to Block Closure and Evictions
The Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against the park’s owners, Pines Park Investors LLC, in an effort to stop the planned closure of the park and the threatened eviction of its residents. The legal action was submitted to the 12th Judicial Circuit Court on March 28 by a Sarasota-based attorney representing the homeowners.
Special Olympics Florida Brings 1,700 Athletes to IMG Academy for Regional Summer Games
BRADENTON, FL—On Sunday, the spirit of unity, competition, and celebration filled the air at IMG Academy as 1,700 athletes from 11 counties gathered to compete in the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games.