Daily News Roundup: December 27, 2024
Discover Manatee County’s Wildlife Wonders in the 2025 Calendar!
Manatee County residents and nature enthusiasts can now enjoy a stunning glimpse into the local wildlife with the release of the 2025 Manatee County calendar. Senior Ranger Jerry Miller, a passionate naturalist and talented photographer, has captured some of the most fascinating creatures that call the county’s preserves home.
Metropolitan Planning Organization Seeks Public Input for Future Transportation Plans
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is inviting residents to help shape the future of transportation in Sarasota and Manatee counties by participating in the Phase 2 Survey for its 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).
Bradenton Beach Wildlife Center Faces Uphill Battle to Reopen After Hurricane Damage
The Wildlife Inc. Education & Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton Beach is struggling to reopen after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the facility in September 2024. For more than 30 years, the nonprofit organization has served as a critical sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife in Manatee County.
Home Intruder Shot and Killed in Bradenton; Second Suspect Arrested
A man attempting to break into a home on Thursday night was fatally shot by a homeowner, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Deputies report the incident occurred around 9 p.m. in the 6700 block of Hickory Hammock Circle.