Daily News Roundup: November 20, 2024
Community Icon Coach Eddie Shannon, 102, Honored for Lifelong Impact on Education and Equality
On Monday, Dr. Wysong, Superintendent of Manatee County Schools, visited the home of a local legend, Coach Eddie Shannon, a 102-year-old Palmetto resident whose life has been a cornerstone of education, athletics, and community service in Manatee County. The visit highlighted Coach Shannon’s profound legacy, celebrated by generations of students, educat…
Manatee County's OPEP Offers Free Life-Saving Resources Amid Rising Opioid Overdoses
Manatee County's Overdose Prevention & Education Program (OPEP) is providing essential, free resources to combat the escalating opioid crisis in the community. The program offers complimentary Narcan distribution, opioid overdose training, and peer support for individuals in or beginning recovery. These efforts aim to empower residents to take proactive…
Keen Brothers Named 2024 Manatee County Agriculturists of the Year
At Tuesday's annual Kiwanis Farm City Week luncheon, brothers Vick Keen, III and James "Jimmy" Keen were recognized as the 2024 Manatee County Agriculturists of the Year. This honor highlights their outstanding contributions to the agricultural community and their dedication to preserving farming traditions in the region.
Bradenton Man Hospitalized After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Fishing
Bradenton, FL – A 66-year-old man from Bradenton required hospitalization and a leg amputation after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacterial infection commonly referred to as "flesh-eating bacteria." The man, who had been wade fishing along the north shore of Sarasota Bay, is the first reported Vibrio case in Manatee County this year,…