Daily News Roundup: December 17, 2024
Iconic St. Armands Restaurant Set to Reopen with New Name and Mediterranean Concept in 2025
A beloved St. Armands Circle dining destination prepares for a fresh start in 2025. The restaurant, known for over 50 years as Café L’Europe, will reopen as The Café on St. Armands with a new Mediterranean-inspired concept, offering dining experiences from breakfast to dinner, coffee, and to-go options.
Manatee County Invites Students to Winter Workshop on Local Government
Manatee County is offering high school, technical school, and college students a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of local government and its role in shaping the community. The Winter Workshop, a two-day program scheduled for January 2 and 3, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Bradenton Beach Clears Repairs for Most Pines Trailer Park Residents After Hurricane
BRADENTON BEACH—After nearly three months of uncertainty, the City of Bradenton Beach has approved repairs at Pines Trailer Park. Notices were issued to 83 of the 86 mobile homeowners, confirming that they may proceed with repairing their hurricane-damaged homes as long as proper permits are obtained.
Longboat Key Police Chief George Turner to Step Down in January
Longboat Key Police Chief George Turner will step down from his role and leave the department at the end of January 2025. Town Manager Howard Tipton informed police department personnel on December 12 that Turner would officially step down on January 11 and transition out of the town by January 24.
More Recreation Opportunities Coming to Premier Sports Campus
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (December 17, 2024) – Premier Sports Campus, a cornerstone of Manatee County’s athletic community, is entering an exciting new chapter with the creation of two distinct divisions: Premier Sports Campus North and Premier Sports Campus South. This evolution marks a significant step in expanding recreational opportunities for residents a…