Daily News Roundup: March 5, 2026
Historic Pelot’s Rexall Pharmacy Closes After More Than 130 Years in Downtown Bradenton
A longtime fixture of downtown Bradenton has closed its doors after serving the community for more than a century. Pelot’s Rexall Pharmacy ended operations this week, bringing to a close one of the city’s oldest continuously operating businesses.
Chalk Art Festival Brings Color, Creativity, and Community to Downtown Palmetto April 18–19
Palmetto Downtown Main Street will host the Chalk Art Festival on April 18–19, 2026, transforming Sutton Park and surrounding streets into a vibrant, walkable outdoor arts destination. The two-day celebration will feature professional chalk artists from across Florida, along with a special-edition Farmers Market, food trucks, live entertainment, kids’ a…
All Counties in Florida Are Invited to “Go Over the Edge” to Fight Child Hunger & Homelessness
All Florida residents are invited to take part in one of the year’s most unique fundraising events as participants rappel down the side of the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa on May 23, 2026, to support critical programs addressing child hunger and homelessness in the community.
Manatee County Approves $7 Million Project for Three New Baseball Fields at Country Club East Park
Manatee County commissioners have approved a $7 million project to construct three new baseball fields at Country Club East Park in Lakewood Ranch, a move aimed at easing overcrowding and expanding opportunities for youth baseball in the area.