Daily News Roundup: June 6, 2025
Hay Bales Become Unexpected Heroes for Sea Turtles on Bradenton Beach
Visitors to Bradenton Beach may have noticed a new feature along the shoreline: rows of hay bales lining key access points and dune areas. While they may look out of place, these simple straw barriers are playing a crucial role in sea turtle conservation during the peak nesting season, which runs from May t
Search Underway for Missing Endangered Bradenton Teen
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Carlos Morales, who was reported missing Thursday morning and is considered endangered due to mental limitations.
Defibrillate Manatee Foundation's Ernie Withers Saves Life through Quick Action and CPR Training
Yesterday afternoon, Ernie Withers, founder of the Defibrillate Manatee Foundation and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, sprang into action to save a life while driving home on State Road 70 in Bradenton after attending his grandson’s baseball game.
Les Snyder Named President and CEO of NDC Construction as Company Enters New Era of Growth
NDC Construction, a Bradenton-based firm recognized for its major public and private building projects, has appointed industry veteran Les Snyder as its new President and CEO. Company founder Ron Allen, who has held both roles since establishing NDC in 1997, will now serve as chairman.
Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting Yields Major Development Decisions and Denials
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners convened Thursday for a pivotal Land Use meeting in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers, approving multiple final plats and site plans while also issuing several high-profile development denials.