Manatee County Residents Turn In More Than 100 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Medications
Manatee County residents safely disposed of more than 100 pounds of unwanted prescription medications Saturday, October 17, during HCA Healthcare’s annual Crush the Crisis drug take-back event.
Bradenton Receives $15.2 Million for Hurricane Recovery and Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Bradenton has received approval for $15.2 million in federal funding to support five infrastructure improvement projects through Manatee County’s Lasting Manatee program. The funding will help address damage and vulnerabilities associated with Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton while strengthening the city’s resilience against future storm…
Arts Alive Celebration to Honor Six Community Arts Leaders in Manatee County on November 4
The Manatee Arts Education Council and Manatee Education Foundation will host the 7th Annual Arts Alive Celebration on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Avenue West in Bradenton.
Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare Celebrates a Decade of Helping Local Shelter Animals at Annual Friendsgiving Event
Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare (FoMCAW) is thrilled to announce its annual Friendsgiving fundraiser, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM at the Mixon’s Fruit Farms Event Pavilion, 2525 27th St. East, Bradenton, 34208. This year marks a major milestone: celebrating 10 years of fundraising for local shelter animals.
Holmes Beach Police Warn Businesses of Sophisticated Invoice Payment Scam
The Holmes Beach Police Department is warning local businesses and employees about a phishing scam in which cybercriminals impersonate company executives and vendors to trick organizations into making fraudulent payments.