Manatee County Sheriff’s K9 Cane Locates Two Missing Boys in Rural Area
Two boys who became lost in a remote rural area of Manatee County were safely located on October 27, 2026, thanks to the tracking skills of Bloodhound K9 Cane and the coordinated efforts of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Palmetto Man Pleads Guilty to Dumping Woman’s Body in Gulf of Mexico Nearly Four Years Ago
A 37-year-old Palmetto man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the disposal of a woman’s body in the Gulf of Mexico in December 2022, nearly four years after fishermen discovered her remains approximately 13 miles off Egmont Key.
Bradenton Marauders Bring Minor League Baseball Experience to Lakewood Ranch Little League
The Bradenton Marauders are bringing the excitement of professional baseball to young athletes in Lakewood Ranch with their first Little League Takeover on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
A Small Manatee County Nonprofit Fights to Build a Self-Sustaining Dog Rescue—One Holiday Poinsettia at a Time
As abandoned dogs continue to appear near its rural property in eastern Manatee County, Queen’s Ranch Dog Rescue is working to raise the funds needed to transform 5.5 acres into a permanent sanctuary for animals in need.
Harbor58 Announces Inaugural Pickleball Tournament: Play for Fun, Play for a Cause
Harbor58 is excited to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament, taking place Saturday, January 30, 2027, from 1:00–9:00 p.m. at The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch, located at 1300 Sarasota Center Boulevard in Sarasota, Florida.