Daily News Roundup: March 3, 2025
Bradenton Kiwanis Initiative Seeks Volunteers to Empower Local Youth
Manatee County students urgently need community support, and the Bradenton Kiwanis Club is stepping up with an initiative to provide mentorship and assistance to local schools and youth organizations.
Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. Releases New Edition of Manatee County Legal History
Judge Gilbert Smith Jr., a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit, has released the second edition of Lawyers and Legends of Manatee County: The History of Lawyers and Legends of Manatee County from 1855 to 2024. The book, published in January 2025, offers an in-depth exploration of the legal profession’s evolution in Manatee County, doc…
Local Leaders Discuss Community Issues at 'Pancakes & Politics' Event
On February 26, 2025, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce hosted the "Pancakes & Politics" event at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. This annual gathering allowed Chamber members to engage directly with state legislators before the 2025 Florida Legislative Session.