Daily News Roundup: November 15, 2025
Manatee County NAACP Hosts Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Celebrating Community and Civil Rights
The Manatee County Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, bringing together community members, local leaders, and advocates in a celebration of service, civil rights, and civic engagement. This year’s theme,
BOCC Prepares for Full Agenda at November 18 Meeting
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will convene on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. for a regular meeting featuring a wide range of county business, including housing finance actions, emergency services updates, public works agreements, and several public hearings on key ordinances.
Manatee Memorial Hospital Hosts Groundbreaking for new Freestanding Emergency Department in Parrish: Manatee ER at Harrison Ranch
Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) held its groundbreaking today for its newest Freestanding Emergency Department: Manatee ER at Harrison Ranch, located on the corner of Harrison Ranch Boulevard and US 301 in Parrish. This marks MMH’s 3rd freestanding ED in Manatee County
MCR Health Hosts First-Ever Community Town Hall to Advance Collaboration and Healthcare Innovation
MCR Health proudly hosted its inaugural Community Town Hall on November 12, 2025 bringing together community partners, local leaders, and board members to discuss critical issues impacting healthcare access, equity, and innovation in Manatee County and the surrounding region.
Manatee County Teams Open Playoffs With Grit, Comebacks and Championship Hopes
The high school football playoffs kicked off in Manatee County with intensity across the board, as several local programs delivered standout performances in the first week of postseason action. With the regular season wrapped and every team back to even footing, Friday night brought dramatic finishes, dominant defensive efforts