Daily News Roundup: August 13, 2025
Manatee Children’s Services Announces “Groovin’ for Good” Gala to Support Child Abuse Prevention and Healing
Manatee Children’s Services (MCS) is thrilled to announce its first “Groovin’ for Good” gala, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the beautiful Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa.
John Chappie Aims for 20 Years in Bradenton Beach Public Office
Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie has announced his intention to seek another two-year term, aiming to extend his time in public office to 20 years. Chappie, a resident of the city for nearly five decades, has served more than 12 years as mayor in two separate six-year spans, along with six years as a city commissioner.
Zeigler and Aquino Shine in Single-A Debuts, Marauders Fall 5-0
Palm Beach, Fla. – After falling to an early deficit, the Bradenton Marauders’ bats were halted by dominant pitching in their 5-0 loss to the Palm Beach Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Clerk’s Community Shred Day Set for November 15 in Bradenton
The Clerk’s Community Shred Day will return Saturday, November 15, offering residents a free and secure way to dispose of personal documents and hard drives. The event will run from 9 to 11 a.m., or until the shred truck reaches capacity, in the parking lot of Manatee Technical College’s main campus at 6305 State Road 70 East.
Bradenton School Zone Cameras Catch 50 Speeding Drivers on First Day of School
On Monday, the first day of the 2025-2026 school year, speed zone cameras in Bradenton recorded 50 violations during school hours. Each violation involved a driver exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph, resulting in a $100 citation for the registered owner of the vehicle.
Manatee County Emergency Operations Center Opens Doors for Public Preparedness Tour
This Saturday, August 16, Manatee County’s Public Safety Emergency Management team will host a free preparedness presentation and guided tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, located at 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, FL 34203. The event is open to the public, offering residents an inside look a…