Daily News Roundup: November 5, 2024
Update to City of Bradenton Wastewater Initiative "Face It, Fix It"
Major Gene Brown and City Administrator Rob Perry addressed the Bradenton Kiwanis Club on October 29, 2024, to better understand how the city government deals with aging infrastructure.
Holmes Beach Lifts Vacation Rental Moratorium Early, Welcoming Tourists Back to Town
HOLMES BEACH — In a proactive move to support tourism recovery, Holmes Beach commissioners voted unanimously to lift a moratorium on vacation rentals 16 days ahead of schedule, allowing rental properties to reopen to tourists as of Nov. 2. Initially set to end mid-November, the moratorium was introduced on Oct. 2 in response to the extensive damage caus…
Longboat Key Grapples with Options for New Longboat Pass Bridge
LONGBOAT KEY — Transportation officials are considering three options to replace the aging Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key, with a decision expected by late 2025. Built in 1957, the bridge has been labeled “functionally obsolete” due to narrow pedestrian pathways and deteriorating materials, prompting the Florida Department of Tran…
Relive the Classics: Brand New Day Brings Sting & The Police to Life at Manatee Performing Arts Center!
Bradenton, FL — Music lovers, prepare to take a trip back in time! The Manatee Performing Arts Center proudly presents Brand New Day, an electrifying tribute to Sting & The Police that promises to revive the nostalgia and excitement of some of rock's greatest hits. Set for Tuesday, November 12, this unique experience will feature showtimes at 2 PM and 7…
Journey Over the Rainbow with The Wizard of Oz at Manatee Performing Arts Center This December!
Bradenton, FL — Get ready to experience the magic and wonder of The Wizard of Oz as it comes to life on stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center from December 5 to December 15. This delightful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic invites audiences of all ages to follow Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl, as she journeys along the yellow brick road …
Manatee County’s Thanksgiving Camp Offers Kids Three Days of Active Fun
Manatee County is ready to help families make the most of Thanksgiving break with its Thanksgiving Camp, set to run from November 25 through 27 at the GT Bray Recreation Center in Bradenton. Open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the camp provides a safe, engaging environment packed with activities that will keep children active and entertained.