Daily News Roundup: October 14, 2025
Anna Maria Officials Review Scaled-Down Ferry Landing Proposal Near Rebuilt City Pier
Plans for a future ferry landing in Anna Maria are beginning to take shape as city and county officials work toward a design compatible with the rebuilt City Pier.
Longtime Treasurer for Bradenton Postal Workers’ Union Faces Prison Time Over Alleged $100K Misuse
A Bradenton woman who for more than a decade handled the finances of a local chapter of the American Postal Workers Union now faces serious criminal charges after prosecutors accused her of diverting more than $100,000 of union funds for her personal use.
Goodwill Manasota to Open First Longboat Key Location by Year’s End
LONGBOAT KEY – Goodwill Manasota will soon open its first location on Longboat Key, bringing a bookstore and donation drop-off center to the island by mid-December.
Manatee County Commission Unanimously Approves Naming Road After Charlie Kirk, Drawing Mixed Response
Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to designate a future segment of 51st Street West as the “Charlie Kirk Memorial Road.” The proposal was introduced by Commissioner Jason Bearden, who described the designation as a statement about civic dialogue rather than a partisan act.
Bradenton Man Cleared in Shooting After Judge Upholds Stand Your Ground Defense
A Manatee County judge has dismissed aggravated assault charges against a Bradenton man after ruling that his actions were protected under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.