Daily News Roundup: May 31, 2025
Public Comment Sought for Lasting Manatee Draft Action Plan Funding
Manatee County is taking the next step in its long-term storm recovery efforts with its Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), branded as Lasting Manatee by publishing their Draft Action Plan for the $252,711,000 in funding and opening it to the community for an official 30-day comment period.
Bishop-Parker Foundation awards more than $5 million in grants
Bishop-Parker Foundation awarded more than $5.3 million in grants during its spring 2025 grant cycle. That total includes a $60,000 grant to Easterseals Southwest Florida for summer therapy programs, a $100,000 grant to fund a cabin renovation at Foundation for Dreams’ Dream Oaks Camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses, and a $45,000 …
Commissioner McCann Proposes Hiring Freeze as Manatee County Faces Budget Season
As Manatee County enters its annual budget season, Commissioner Bob McCann is expected to propose a temporary hiring freeze during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 3, citing economic uncertainty and a need for fiscal discipline.