Daily News Roundup: January 23, 2025
Gulf Islands Ferry Service Updates Route Map
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Feb. 22, 2025) – Effective January 23, 2025, the Gulf Islands Ferry service will operate a two-stop system from the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Pier to the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island.
New Hotel Development Coming to Bradenton Beach’s Historic Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach is set to welcome a new hotel development on the popular stretch of historic Bridge Street. The currently vacant lot will soon be transformed into a vibrant destination featuring 106 hotel rooms, parking facilities, and a restaurant, further enhancing the area’s appeal to locals and tourists.
STORM Q&A SESSIONS
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (January 22, 2025) – After an unprecedented 2024 Hurricane Season, Manatee County residents may have new or lingering questions about storm readiness, flood zones, evacuation levels and how to get the most accurate information. To answer those questions, Manatee County Emergency Management is hosting a series of “Coffee and Questions”…
Stranded Boater Rescued After 15 Hours on Sandbar by First Responders
First responders successfully rescued a boater stranded on a remote sandbar for at least 15 hours before approaching severe weather could complicate the situation, the North River Fire District (NRFD) reported.
Manatee Community Foundation Announces Annual Spirit Of Manatee Event
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA –Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce its annual Spirit of Manatee Awards Celebration, set for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at the new Palmetto Marriot Resort, presented by The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley. This year’s special event will honor the generosity and resilience that define Manatee Cou…
Gas Station Fight Ends in Arrest, Hospitalization
A violent altercation in a gas station parking lot resulted in one man being hospitalized and another taken into custody by authorities.