Daily News Roundup: March 8, 2026
State Road 64 Boat Ramp to Close March 9–13 for Repairs
The State Road 64 Boat Ramp in Bradenton will temporarily close for scheduled repairs and maintenance during the week of March 9 through March 13.
Proposal to Transfer USF Sarasota Campus to New College Draws Opposition from Congressman Vern Buchanan
A proposal to transfer the University of South Florida’s Sarasota campus to New College of Florida is facing opposition from Congressman Vern Buchanan, who says the two institutions serve distinct roles in the region and should remain separate.
WonderWall Mural Fest Brings New Public Art to Bradenton’s Village of the Arts
Bradenton’s Village of the Arts welcomed a new wave of creativity Saturday as the Arts Guild of Manatee hosted its first WonderWall Mural Fest, an event designed to restore artistic energy to the neighborhood after the state ordered the removal of pavement artwork last year.
Motorworks Brewing Beer Garden in Bradenton Ranked Among Nation’s Best by USA TODAY Readers
Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton has earned national recognition after its beer garden was ranked No. 9 in the country in the Best Beer Garden category of the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
Manatee County Deputies Investigate Early Morning Shooting in Bradenton That Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning in Bradenton that left one man dead and another injured.