Daily News Roundup: January 28, 2026
Students Invited to Participate in 2026 Bike to School Day Poster Contest
Students across the region are invited to take part in the 2026 Bike to School Day Poster Contest, an annual event celebrating safe walking, biking, and rolling to school. International Bike to School Day will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with contest submissions due by Friday, March 13, 2026.
FDOT Schedules Public Workshops for Bradenton–Palmetto Connector Study
The Florida Department of Transportation is inviting residents to participate in upcoming public workshops for the Bradenton–Palmetto Connector Project Development and Environment Study, a major planning effort to improve transportation across the Manatee River.
Bradenton Police to Offer Free Citizen Firearm Safety Classes This Spring
The Bradenton Police Department will host a series of free citizen firearm safety classes for City of Bradenton residents this spring, offering individuals with little to no prior firearm experience the opportunity to learn safe and responsible handling practices.
Palmetto Downtown Main Street Launches Inaugural Motor Fest in the Heart of Historic Downtown
Palmetto Downtown Main Street is proud to host its Inaugural Motor Fest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the heart of downtown Palmetto at Sutton Park and Lamb Park. This family-friendly event brings the community together for a full day of entertainment, local flavor, and downtown pride.
Wandering Book Club Combines Reading, Wellness, and the Outdoors
Readers looking to blend literature, light movement, and community connection have a new opportunity through the Manatee County Sports & Leisure and Wellness Wandering Book Club. Offered in partnership with the Manatee County Library, the monthly program brings participants together for guided outdoor experiences paired with thoughtful book discussions …
Sarasota Paradise Announces 2026 Home Schedule, Kicks Off New Season at Premier Sports Campus
Sarasota Paradise has released its 2026 home schedule, outlining a full slate of matches that will bring elite-level soccer back to Sarasota throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Search Underway for Missing Endangered Adult Last Seen in Palmetto
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered adult last seen in Palmetto.