Daily News Roundup: January 29, 2025
Manatee County Secures Quarter-Billion Dollar Grant for Storm Recovery
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (January 28, 2025) – Just months after devastating hurricanes ripped through the region, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) received some very welcome news – and significant funding – to rebuild and recover.
Emergency Management Chief Honored for Heroic Act at BOCC Meeting
In a moment of true selflessness and quick thinking, Emergency Management Chief Matt Myers was recognized with a Heroism Award at Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting.
Returning Pickleball Tournament Benefits Critically Ill Kids With Local Children’s Nonprofit
Lakewood Ranch, FL – Calling all Florida pickleballers! Lakewood Ranch Country Club (East) is hosting the 2ndAnnual Casey Cares Serve Up Smiles Pickleball Tournament on February 1st, 2025, from 1 to 5 PM. It will be a great day as women's and men's teams rally on the court to play pickleball in support of the Casey Cares Foundation.
Commissioner Pushes for Uniform 20 MPH School Zone Speed Limit in Manatee County
With thousands of school zone speeding citations issued in Manatee County since the installation of speed detection cameras, a county commissioner is pushing for consistency in speed limits to prevent confusion among drivers.
Anna Maria Fifth Grader’s Artwork Featured on Holmes Beach Police Patrol Car
A young artist from Anna Maria Elementary has left a lasting mark on the community with a winning design that now decorates a Holmes Beach Police Department patrol car.
IMG Academy Expands Volleyball Program with Introduction of Boys Volleyball
IMG Academy, the globally recognized leader in sports education, has announced the expansion of its volleyball program with the introduction of boys volleyball, following the rapid success of the girls program launched in 2023. The new program will provide elite-level training, competition, and holistic development opportunities for male student-athlete…