Daily News Roundup: August 1, 2025
WELCOMING NEW EDUCATORS FROM SPAIN TO MANATEE COUNTY: A CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Amid a room filled with friendly faces and a homemade breakfast buffet, four bilingual teachers were warmly welcomed to Manatee County, having traveled nearly 4,500 miles from their homes in Spain. Their passion for teaching has brought them to Florida for the first time in their lives, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Turning Points Receives $270,000 Grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to Support the Project Smile Dental Program for Uninsured Residents
Bradenton, FL — Turning Points is proud to announce it has received a generous $270,000 grant from the
Manatee Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care
Manatee Memorial Hospital has received two Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Big Third Inning Sparks Marauders in Series Clinching Victory
After a big fourth inning, the Bradenton Marauders secured the series win with a 5-3 victory over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at LECOM Park on Thursday night.
BRADENTON MARAUDERS TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
WHAT: The Bradenton Marauders and the School District of Manatee County are stepping up to the plate to host a Back to School Night that’s sure to be a home run for families across the community. The event will take place on Saturday, August 2, at LECOM Park. The first 500 children (ages 12 and under) through the gates will score a free Marauders-themed…
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Runs Through August 31
Florida families can save big this month during the statewide Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from August 1 through August 31. The initiative allows shoppers to purchase qualifying school-related items without paying state sales tax, making it easier to prepare for the new academic year.
“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical” Takes the Stage at Manatee Performing Arts Center This August
BRADENTON — The Manatee Performing Arts Center will bring one of the most epic biblical stories to life this August with its mainstage production of The Prince of Egypt: The Musical. Based on the DreamWorks animated film and created by the team behind