Daily News Roundup: October 10, 2025
Historic 1920 Cottage Relocated to Pine Avenue, Preserving Piece of Anna Maria Island History
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — A 1920 beach cottage has found a new home on Pine Avenue after being carefully relocated from Willow Avenue this week, preserving a piece of Anna Maria Island’s early history.
Trails and Bridges Nearing Completion at FISH Preserve to Link East, West Sides
Work to complete pedestrian trails and bridges spanning the east and west portions of the FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Preserve is advancing rapidly. On Oct. 4, landscape architect Allen Garner offered a public preview of the new features across the 98-acre preserve, emphasizing connectivity, habitat integration, and visitor experienc…
The Results Are in for the Annual “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive
The Food Bank of Manatee reports that food collected during this year’s Stuff the Bus community-wide food drive on Sunday, October 5, 2025, resulted in approximately 70,000 pounds of donations. While thousands of pounds of nonperishable food items were donated to help feed local families in need, these donations reflect a decline from last year of appro…
Manatee County to Celebrate “Mixon In Bloom”
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 9, 2025) – Manatee County is inviting residents, local organizations and community partners to help celebrate a new beginning for one of the area’s most beloved landmarks during “Mixon In Bloom,” a public event marking the County’s official purchase of the former Mixon Fruit Farms property.
Manatee Memorial Hospital Recognizes Dr. Daniel Friedman for 1,000 WATCHMAN™ Implants
Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) proudly recognizes Dr. Daniel Friedman, Medical Director of the hospital’s WATCHMAN™ Program, for achieving a remarkable milestone, 1,000 successful WATCHMAN™ implants performed since the program’s inception in 2015.
Mater Academy Targets Two Manatee Schools Under State “Schools of Hope” Program
The Sara Scott Harllee Center and Lincoln Middle School have been identified by Mater Academy Inc., a Miami-based charter school operator, as potential sites for co-location under Florida’s “Schools of Hope” program.