Daily News Roundup: March 28, 2025
Backyard Chickens Coming to Bradenton: New Ordinance Allows Up to Four Hens per Home
Bradenton residents will soon be able to raise hens in their backyards, thanks to a new ordinance promoting sustainability, education, and food security for local families.
Manatee County Commissioners to Honor Retirees and Approve April Awareness Proclamations at April 1 Meeting
At the upcoming April 1, 2025, meeting of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the board will recognize two longtime public servants with retirement awards and vote on several proclamations and resolutions as part of a full agenda.
FDLE Issues Missing Child Alert for Bradenton Teen Believed to Be Traveling to Texas
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a Missing Child Alert for 14-year-old Surianneily Adriana Perez-Sanchez, who was reported missing from Bradenton on March 27. Authorities believe she may be traveling to Texas with another missing teen, Marlen Daniela Cardona-Barahona.
Bradenton Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend and Abusing Her Two Children
A 22-year-old Bradenton man is facing serious charges after deputies say he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend and physically abused her two young children during a domestic incident earlier this week.
Bayshore High School Introduces Extended-Day Program to Support Student Success
Bayshore High School in Bradenton has launched an extended-day program to give students greater flexibility in their academic schedules. This initiative allows students to attend classes later in the day, accommodating those with work commitments, family responsibilities, or other challenges that make traditional school hours difficult. ​