Daily News Roundup: May 16, 2026
Coast Guard Medevacs Injured Fishing Captain More Than 100 Miles Off Gulf Coast
A 56-year-old fishing vessel captain was medically evacuated Tuesday after suffering a hand injury while hauling line more than 100 miles off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Manatee County Plans Community Cleanup at Historic Old Memphis Cemetery
Manatee County Government, in partnership with the City of Palmetto and City of Bradenton, will host a cleanup and beautification effort at Old Memphis Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 9 a.m.
Big Dreams Through Small Steps Joins The Giving Partner Network
The Giving Partner has added Big Dreams Through Small Steps to its regional nonprofit directory, expanding the organization’s visibility to donors, grantmakers, volunteers and community members across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
Manatee County now accepting applicants for Tourist Development Council
Manatee County is now accepting applications for two (2) openings on the Tourist Development Council which makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the expenditures of Tourist Tax Revenues.
Gray Tags Three Hits in Marauders 4-3 Loss to Mighty Mussels
Murf Gray’s three hit night was not enough in the Bradenton Marauders (20-17) 4-3 loss to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (21-16) on Friday from LECOM Park. Yonleg Gaetano tossed a season-high 5.0 frames, while Eddie Rynders blasted two hits.