Daily News Roundup: May 5, 2026
Manatee Habitat to Open Applications for Affordable Parrish Townhomes
Applications for an upcoming affordable homeownership opportunity in Manatee County are set to open on Tuesday, May 12, at 10 a.m., offering qualified residents a chance to purchase move-in-ready townhomes in the Parrish area.
Seabird Rescue Nonprofit Plans Rehabilitation Center at Former Palmetto Animal Services Site
A new use is planned for the former Manatee County Animal Services facility in Palmetto following county approval of a lease agreement with Friends of the Pelicans Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing injured seabirds.
Palmetto Considers Ferry Landing at Riverside Park West as Parking Concerns Emerge
A proposal to expand regional water transportation options in Palmetto is moving forward as officials evaluate the potential addition of a Gulf Islands Ferry Service stop at Riverside Park West. The site, located near the Riverside boat ramp just north of the Manatee River, is under review by the Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency as part of broade…
Murf Gray Named FSL Player of the Week
Bradenton Marauders INF Murf Gray has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for April 28-May 3, as announced by Minor League Baseball.
Kind Mouse Founder Gina Wilkins Expands Mission to Manatee County, Reaching Hundreds of Students Weekly
A grassroots effort that has already fed more than 1.3 million children in the Tampa Bay region is now gaining traction in Manatee County, where the nonprofit Kind Mouse has begun serving local students facing food insecurity.