Daily News Roundup: April 11, 2025
Manatee County Offices Closed on Good Friday
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All County offices will re-open Monday, April 21, 2025.
Skeletal Remains Discovered in Eastern Manatee May Belong to Missing 87-Year-Old Ellenton Man
MANATEE COUNTY — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found Thursday in a remote area of eastern Manatee County, believed to be connected to a missing person case dating back to December 2024.
Sarasota, Manatee home values tumble, marking one of the biggest drops nationwide
By Derek Gilliam, Suncoast Searchlight
Manatee County Contractor Arrested for Dumping Over 500 Pounds of Waste in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY—A massive pile of debris dumped along Gibbon Street has outraged residents and led to the arrest of a Manatee County contractor for illegally disposing of over 500 pounds of commercial waste.
The Lucky Ducky Race for Pace Makes a Splash on the Bradenton Riverwalk Tomorrow
BRADENTON — The highly anticipated Lucky Ducky Race for Pace returns tomorrow, and for the first time, it’s floating into downtown Bradenton along the scenic Riverwalk. The beloved annual event, which supports Pace Center for Girls, promises a day full of splashy fun, food, and friendly competition — all for a great cause.