Daily News Roundup: December 26, 2024
Happy Hanukkah
Chabad of West Bradenton to Host Chanukah Celebration at Riverwalk
The Chabad of West Bradenton invites the community to a joyful Chanukah Celebration on Monday, December 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Mosaic Riverwalk Amphitheater, located at 606 3rd Avenue West in Bradenton.
Former Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge Files $50,000 Defamation Suit Against The Bradenton Times
In a legal turn of events following his defeat in the August primary election, former Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Bradenton Times, along with political consultant Anthony Pedicini. The lawsuit, seeking damages exceeding $50,000, centers on a series of satirical cartoons posted on social me…
Innovative Housing Project Tackles Manatee County's Affordable Housing Crisis
The affordable housing crisis in Manatee County is affecting local families and businesses, making it difficult for employers to recruit and retain workers. To address this growing challenge, One Stop Housing is spearheading a unique project called Forest Cove, an apartment complex designed to provide affordable housing specifically for employees of par…
Manatee County Legislative Delegation to Convene in January
State Representative Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, has announced the upcoming Manatee County Legislative Delegation meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The meeting, set from 8:30 a.m. to noon, will be held at the Bradenton City Hall council chambers at 101 Old Main Street in Bradenton.
Family-Friendly Complex Approved for Holmes Beach City Center
Holmes Beach is set to welcome a new family-friendly complex at the Gulf and Marina Drives intersection following the city's approval of a major site plan. The development will feature a second Island Bazaar store, an outdoor miniature golf course, an ice cream shop, an arcade, a restaurant with rooftop seating, and a candy store.