Daily News Roundup: July 31, 2025
Manatee County Seeking Special Magistrates
Manatee County is accepting applicants for vacancies for two volunteer Special Magistrate positions to hear and decide rule on alleged violations of Manatee’s Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, imposing fines against violators.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Opens New Fleet Facility in Palmetto
PALMETTO — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office officially opened its long-anticipated Fleet Facility on Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 31st Terrace East location in Palmetto.
Blanco Crushes First Single-A Homer, Marauders Win 4-3
Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders carried a no hitter into the eighth inning and blasted three homers in their 4-3 win over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at LECOM Park on Wednesday night.
Manatee PAL’s Thunder Select Earns National Rankings in Debut Puma Circuit Season
Manatee PAL Thunder Select wrapped up a stellar first season on the NxtPro Puma Circuit. The 15U team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen at Puma Championships and finished with a 33–17 overall record (21–12 in Puma play), securing a #15 national ranking among 150 teams. Meanwhile, the 16U squad reached the Elite 32 in Puma postseason play, posting a dominant…
Manatee County Commission to Address Health Proclamations, Infrastructure Projects, and Youth Curfew Ordinance at August 5 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with a full agenda covering public health recognitions, infrastructure funding, nonprofit agreements, and a proposed juvenile curfew ordinance.
Leadership Manatee Announces 2025–2026 Class Members
The Board of Governors of Leadership Manatee is proud to announce the selection of the 2025–2026 Leadership Manatee Class. A program of the Manatee Chamber Foundation in partnership with Bradenton Kiwanis, Leadership Manatee has served as the region’s premier leadership development program since 1982.
Discovery Point Child Care Franchises, Set to Open Second Lakewood Ranch , FL Center
Discovery Point Child Development Centers, a leading educational childcare franchise, has begun development on a new center in Lakewood Ranch!