Daily News Roundup: December 26, 2025
$1 Million Grant Advances Legacy Village, Inclusive Housing and Employment Community in Bradenton
A significant investment in inclusive community development is moving forward in Bradenton with a $1 million grant awarded to Community Assisted & Supported Living (CASL) as part of the Bishop Parker Foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle. The funding supports Legacy Village, a $27 million mixed-use development designed to create housing, employment, and trainin…
Full Stage Ahead at Manatee Performing Arts Center in January 2026 with Drama, Musicals and Family Fun
The Manatee Performing Arts Center at 502 Third Avenue West kicks off 2026 with a packed January lineup featuring tributes, dramatic theatre, a whimsical kids’ camp, and a classic musical that promises something for every audience on the Gulf Coast.
Lakewood Ranch Library Celebrates Second Anniversary With Local Author Fair and Bestselling Keynote
The Lakewood Ranch Library will mark its second anniversary with a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community during a Local Author Fair on Friday, January 16, 2026. The afternoon event brings together regional writers and readers for an engaging program featuring book sales, author discussions, and a keynote address by internationally accla…
