Daily News Roundup: August 4, 2025
Manatee Schools Require Parental Consent for Students Using Nicknames
Parents in Manatee County are being asked to complete a new form if their child uses a name other than their legal first name at school. The “Parent Authorization for Deviation from Student’s Legal Name” form is now required by law and must be submitted through the FOCUS Parent Portal.
Bradenton Plans $1.7 Million Renovation for Love Park Honoring First Black Councilman
The City of Bradenton is moving forward with a major renovation of Love Park, a neighborhood greenspace named after former Councilman Clarence Love Sr., the city’s first Black elected official. The park, located at the corner of 11th Avenue West and Second Street West, will undergo a $1.7 million transformation designed to enhance safety, community enga…
Events Across Manatee County: Firehouse Ceremony, Environmental Workshops, Family Films, and More
Celebrate Parrish Fire District’s First Ladder Truck – August 4
Manatee County Celebrates Dedication of 44th Avenue East Extension
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (August 4, 2025) — Manatee County celebrated the completion of a transformative road project with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the 44th Avenue East Extension. While the celebration took place today, the roadway officially opens to all traffic Saturday, August 9.
Statewide Search Underway for Teen Missing After Incident on I-75 in Manatee County
Florida law enforcement agencies are actively searching for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who disappeared early Friday morning after reportedly walking away from a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Manatee County.