Daily News Roundup: January 9, 2025
Win a Luxury Ireland Tour While Honoring Veterans' Service
The Southwest Florida Honor Flight and Ireland US Experience Tours are collaborating to offer adventure seekers and community supporters a unique opportunity. A 10-day luxury tour of Ireland valued at $10,000 is being raffled to help fund trips for local Vietnam, WWII, and Korean War veterans to Washington, D.C., where they can visit memorials dedicated…
Walls of Honor Ceremony to Celebrate American Hero
The Gary Sinise Foundation will host a Walls of Honor Ceremony to honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal (Ret.) John “JT” Doody on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST in Parrish, Florida. The event will celebrate the ongoing construction of a specially adapted smart home for Doody and his family.
Manatee County Acquires Seafood Shack Property for Public Boat Ramp Project
Manatee County has officially purchased the historic Seafood Shack and Marina property in Cortez with plans to develop new public boat ramp amenities on the waterfront. The $13 million purchase, approved by county commissioners in September, was finalized on New Year's Eve.
Manatee Commissioners Continue Funding Community Initiatives
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (January 8, 2025) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is continuing to fund important initiatives across the county in the new year, including community organizations, public safety, and support services.
Bradenton Police Warn of Social Media Scam Exploiting Sympathy Posts
The Bradenton Police Department has issued a public warning about a deceptive social media scam exploiting public sympathy through fabricated missing person posts. The latest scam involves the image of a Texas police officer who went missing and died by suicide in 2018.
Teen Court Hosts Attorney Training for Youth at Braden River Library
Bradenton, FL – Manatee County Teen Court will host its highly anticipated Attorney Training session on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Braden River Library, Meeting Room 205 (West Wing), located at 4915 53rd Ave. E, Bradenton, FL.