Daily News Roundup: July 10, 2025
Temporary Water Outage Scheduled in Palmetto for Monday, July 14
The City of Palmetto has announced a scheduled water service interruption that may affect residents and businesses in the downtown area on Monday, July 14, 2025. The planned water outage will occur from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. while utility crews conduct essential repairs to the system.
Manatee School Board Pushes Back Against $1.5M “Commission” Charge by Tax Collector
The School District of Manatee County is raising serious concerns after being hit with a nearly $1.5 million charge by the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office—an unexpected deduction labeled as a “commission.”
AMOB UTC Turns Two with Four Days of Festivities, Freebies, and Fundraising
Anna Maria Oyster Bar UTC is marking its second anniversary in true Five Star Fun fashion with a birthday celebration from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17. Guests can expect daily deals, exciting giveaways, and a grand finale bash to cap off the fun.
Marauders Fall 10-2 in Game Two of Series with Mets
Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders allowed a season-high 22 hits in their 10-2 loss to the St. Lucie Mets at LECOM Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Judge Denies Dismissal Motion in Felony Case Against Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes
A Manatee County judge has denied former county administrator Scott Hopes’ attempt to dismiss felony charges stemming from his time in office. The decision marks a key development in the State of Florida’s ongoing case against Hopes, who faces multiple felony counts related to grand theft and fraudulent use of public records.
Soar Lab Set to Transform Early Learning in Manatee — Opening July at Harllee Campus
Manatee County’s “Soar in 4” program will soon take a giant leap forward with the launch of its first Soar Lab this July. Located on the Sara Scott Harllee campus at 6423 9th St E in Bradenton, the Soar Lab will provide a permanent, interactive learning space for children from birth to age 7 and their families, right within their neighborhood.