Daily News Roundup: June 13, 2025
Keep Manatee Beautiful Seeks 300 Volunteers for Record-Breaking Sea Oat Planting Ahead of Hurricane Season
As hurricane season intensifies along Florida’s Gulf Coast, one local nonprofit is calling on the community to take action. Keep Manatee Beautiful is rallying 300 volunteers for what it hopes will be the largest sea oat planting and dune restoration event ever held in Manatee County.
Bradenton Man Arrested for Armed Robbery of Sarasota 7-Eleven
A Bradenton man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Sarasota convenience store that occurred early Monday morning.
9-Year-Old Bradenton Girl Injured in Shark Bite While Snorkeling at Boca Grande
A family snorkeling trip turned into a medical emergency Wednesday when a 9-year-old Bradenton girl was bitten by a shark in the shallow waters off Boca Grande.
Manatee Chamber Honors Healthcare Heroes at 11th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards, celebrating nine outstanding winners selected from a competitive pool of over 60 nominations. More than 300 attendees gathered to honor local healthcare professionals, volunteers, and institutions that are elevating care and compassion in Manatee County.
Bradenton and Palmetto Launch Cross-City Freebee Service, Expanding Free Electric Rides for Residents
City leaders from Bradenton and Palmetto came together this week to cut the ribbon on a new and exciting chapter in local transportation. The Freebee electric ride service, already popular in downtown Bradenton, has officially expanded to connect the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) districts of both cities, marking a historic cross-city partnership.