Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: December 18, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreDaily News Roundup: December 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: December 18, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareHatton Still & Jesse Daniels Headline Charity Event to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee CountyMisty Ritch·December 18, 2024PALMETTO, FL — Mark your calendars for December 21st, 2024, as the Hatton Still band and rising artist Jesse Daniels take the stage at The Yard at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa for an evening of music, community, and charitable giving.Read full storyBradenton Sees Spike in Holiday Car Burglaries: Police Urge VigilanceMisty Ritch·December 18, 2024BRADENTON, Fla. – The Bradenton Police Department urges residents to take extra precautions following a surge in vehicle burglaries during the holiday season. Officers responded to eight car burglaries between December 1 and December 14, with additional incidents reported in the days since.Read full storyNew College Baseball Field Named Beruff Family Field of Dreams Following $1M GiftDecember 18, 2024New College of Florida has announced that its upcoming baseball field will be named the Beruff Family Field of Dreams, recognizing a $1 million donation from Carlos and Janelle Beruff. The field will serve as the permanent home for the Mighty Banyans baseball team, located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and University Parkway.Read full storyNew On-Ramp at US 301 and I-75 Opens to Ease Manatee County TrafficMisty Ritch·December 18, 2024Drivers in Manatee County now have a faster and more efficient route thanks to the opening of a new on-ramp at the US 301 and I-75 interchange near the Manatee River. Beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, the new northbound US 301 ramp connecting to southbound I-75 became operational, promising significant improvements for commuters in the area.Read full storyManatee County Topped Florida in GDP Growth Rate in 2023, Highlighting Economic ExpansionDecember 18, 2024Manatee County is leading Florida in economic growth, boasting the highest percentage increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) among local counties. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the county’s GDP rose from approximately $22.5 billion in 2022 to over $24 billion in 2023, reflecting an impressive 6.7% year-over-ye…Read full storyHolly Jolly Trolley Christmas Parade Brings Joy and Holiday Cheer to Seniors and Communities Across Manatee CountyDecember 18, 2024The inaugural Holly Jolly Trolley Christmas Parade brought holiday cheer, laughter, and tears of joy to seniors across Manatee County on December 17, 2024. The event is a celebration of the seniors who have contributed so much to the Manatee County community and a reminder that no one is forgotten during this special time of year.Read full story
