Daily News Roundup: July 3, 2026
Manatee County Lifeguards Increase Staffing, Urge Beach Safety Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
Manatee County Beach Patrol lifeguards are preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend by increasing staffing levels and reminding residents and visitors to take precautions while enjoying the area’s beaches.
Dive Into Reading Celebrates 10 Summers of Building Readers and Changing Lives
Shuckin’ Good Cause and Oysters Rock Hospitality are celebrating the successful completion of the tenth summer of Dive Into Reading, a literacy and mentorship program created to help elementary students strengthen reading skills, build confidence, and combat summer learning loss.
School Board Begins Public Input Process to Name Tennis Courts Near Martha B. King Middle School
The School District of Manatee County has opened the public naming process for the tennis courts located in the park adjacent to Martha B. King Middle School, following nominations to recognize two influential figures in the sport of tennis.
Big Dreams Through Small Steps, YMCA of Southwest Florida Partner to Expand Swim Lessons Through AQUAlibrium Program
Big Dreams Through Small Steps and the YMCA of Southwest Florida have announced a new partnership to expand access to swim lessons for children across Manatee and Sarasota counties through the nonprofit’s AQUAlibrium Drowning Prevention Program.
Ramirez and Brazoban Homer in Marauders 11-6 Loss
Richard Ramirez and Bralyn Brazoban each smacked home runs during the Bradenton Marauders (5-7, 36-41) 11-6 loss to the Daytona Tortugas (6-5, 27-50) on Thursday from LECOM Park. Antonio Pimentel earned a double and RBI triple, while Brent Iredale notched a multi-hit game.