Daily News Roundup: July 24, 2026
Bradenton Police Seek Suspect Accused of Damaging Downtown Restaurant
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of damaging Mattison’s City Grille - Riverwalk during two incidents late at night earlier this month.
Manatee County Municipal Election Ballot Features Bradenton and Palmetto City Races
Voters in Manatee County will have the opportunity to cast ballots in several municipal elections this year, with seats on the Bradenton and Palmetto city councils on the ballot. Municipal elections are nonpartisan, meaning candidates do not run with political party affiliations listed on the ballot.
Manatee School District Advances $197 Million in Summer Construction Projects Across East County
While classrooms sit empty for summer break, the School District of Manatee County is taking advantage of the downtime to push forward nearly $200 million in construction and campus improvement projects designed to meet the area’s growing student population.
Holmes Beach Begins Stormwater Upgrades at 56th Street and Holmes Boulevard
Construction to improve stormwater infrastructure is underway at the intersection of 56th Street and Holmes Boulevard in Holmes Beach, with work beginning early Wednesday ahead of the peak of storm season.
Boys & Girls Club Member Wins Manatee County’s 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Contest
A young artist from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is leaving a lasting mark on the 2026 election season after winning the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections’ annual “I Voted” Sticker Contest.
Marauders Drop Sixth Straight Game in Rain-Shortened Loss to Blue Jays
The Bradenton Marauders (10-16, 41-50) dropped their sixth straight game in a row during a 2-0 rain-shortened loss to the Dunedin Blue Jays (14-12, 44-47) on Thursday from LECOM Park. Yonleg Gaetano punched out five through 4.2 innings, while Javier Rivas singled in a rehab assignment.