Daily News Roundup: August 19, 2025
Hundreds of Drivers Ticketed in Bradenton School Zones During First Week of Classes
Just one week into the new school year, Bradenton’s new school zone cameras have recorded 336 drivers speeding through school areas, a figure police say highlights the urgent need for safer driving near campuses.
Forest Cove Project Brings Employers Together to Tackle Affordable Housing in Manatee County
Local businesses gathered Monday morning at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Bradenton to collaborate with One Stop Housing and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation on the launch of Forest Cove, a housing development aimed at addressing Manatee County’s critical shortage of affordable housing.
Anna Maria General Store Burglary Suspect Arrested After Morning Break-In
ANNA MARIA – A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday morning after confessing to burglarizing the Anna Maria General Store on Pine Avenue.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Helps Family Celebrate a Wedding to Remember
Bradenton, FL — August 19, 2025 — Love filled the halls of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center last Thursday when hospital staff and leadership came together to host a wedding inside the hospital, ensuring a cherished family could celebrate together despite health challenges.
Marauders Homestand Highlights Tuesday, August 19 – Sunday, August 24
BRADENTON, FL — The Bradenton Marauders return to LECOM Park to begin a six-game home the series from August 19 – August 24 against the Daytona Tortugas, the Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.
Bradenton Seeks Public Input on $110K COVID-19 Recovery Funding
The City of Bradenton is moving forward with a proposed amendment to its 2019–2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate more than $110,000 in federal relief funds. The money, provided through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) allocation, will be directed to local nonprofits to strength…