Daily News Roundup: January 30, 2026
Bradenton Beach Police Clarify No-Dog Policy at County Parks and Beaches
The Bradenton Beach Police Department has issued a clarification following misinformation circulating on social media regarding dogs being allowed in certain Manatee County parks and beaches within Bradenton Beach.
NAMI to Offer Family-to-Family Mental Health Education Class at Lakewood Ranch YMCA
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties will offer an eight-week Family-to-Family Education Class beginning February 11 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. The free program is designed for family members, significant others, and friends of individuals living with mental health conditions.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Pops Orchestra and Let’s Hang On!
This Valentine’s Day weekend, audiences are invited to fall in love all over again with the timeless sound of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons when Let’s Hang On! takes the stage with the Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota for three unforgettable performances across the region.
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee Announces 32nd Annual Tropical Nights In the Wild West
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is tipping its hat and inviting the community to saddle up for the 32nd Annual Tropical Nights In the Wild West, set for Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Grove Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch. The signature fundraising gala will begin at 6 p.m. and promises an evening filled with lively entertainment, great food, and opportunitie…
Bradenton Kiwanis Sets Plans for Fourth Annual Key Leader Weekend
Plans are underway for the Bradenton Kiwanis Club’s Key Leader Weekend 2026, a three-day leadership development experience scheduled for March 6–8 at the new Dream Oaks Camp facility in Parrish. The site, formerly known as the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, is located on Rye Wilderness Trail and will host students from across the region for a weekend focused on…
Manatee County to Follow Modified Phase II Water Shortage Restrictions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Governing Board has declared a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to ongoing dry conditions across the region. As a result, all residents in Manatee County, including those on private wells, will be required to follow one-day-per-week outdoor watering restrictions beginning February 8, …