Daily News Roundup: June 22, 2026
Bradenton Prepares for Historic Fourth of July Celebration and Largest Fireworks Show in City History
The City of Bradenton is gearing up for a major Independence Day celebration as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, with city officials planning the largest fireworks display in Bradenton's history on July 4.
Local Blood Supply Drops to Critical 1–2-Day Supply
SunCoast Blood Centers is calling on residents across Southwest Florida to donate blood and platelets after the region’s blood supply dropped to critically low levels during the summer months.
$80 Million Indoor Sports Multiplex With Four Ice Rinks Planned for Lakewood Ranch
A major indoor sports and entertainment complex valued at approximately $80 million is moving closer to reality in east Manatee County after county commissioners unanimously endorsed a public-private partnership that would bring a four-rink sports multiplex to Lakewood Ranch.
Tiger Bay Club to Host Manatee County Commission Candidate Forum for Districts 1 and 2
The Manatee Tiger Bay Club will host a County Commissioner Candidate Forum for Districts 1 and 2 on Thursday, June 25, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, providing voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking election to the Manatee County Commission.
Busy Week Ahead in Manatee County Features Candidate Forum, Town Hall, Free Pet Clinic, Sandbag Distribution and America250 Event
Manatee County residents will have a variety of opportunities to learn, engage, prepare and celebrate during a busy week of community events scheduled between June 22 and June 29, 2026.
Marauders Earn Series Victory Behind Pimentel’s Go-Ahead Homer
Antonio Pimentel sent a go-ahead homer over the right field wall to open up the seventh, leading the Bradenton Marauders (2-1, 33-35) to an 8-3 win over the Clearwater Threshers (1-2, 41-28) on Sunday from LECOM Park. Brent Iredale drove in three runs with a triple, and Bradenton secured their first series win since early May.
DeSantis Reappoints Jaime DiDomenico to SCF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Jaime DiDomenico to the District Board of Trustees for State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, continuing his service on the governing body that oversees the college’s operations, policies and strategic direction.