Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: October 23, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreDaily News Roundup: October 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: October 23, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareManatee County Voters Urged to Renew Millage for Continued Success in SchoolsOctober 23, 2024Manatee County residents are being called upon to vote “YES” on #7, renewing the 1-mill ad valorem tax that has significantly boosted the local school district since its initial approval in 2018. The referendum, which is not a new tax, extends the funding that has played a pivotal role in improving student performance, increasing teacher and staff pay, …Read full storyCommunity Rallies to "Stuff the Bus," Collecting Over 100,000 Pounds of Food for Families in NeedOctober 23, 2024Once again, the Manatee County community stepped up in a big way to support families in need during this year’s "Stuff the Bus" event. The annual drive, organized in partnership with Publix, the Manatee County School District’s transportation department, students, and a host of dedicated volunteers, resulted in a remarkable collection of 101,183 pounds …Read full storyUS City PulseHurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf CoastBy MIKE SCHNEIDER and KATE PAYNE Associated Press…Read more5 months agoManatee County Delivers Treats Despite Mother Nature’s TricksOctober 23, 2024MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 23, 2024) — Despite a series of storms this hurricane season, Manatee County's premier family-friendly Halloween experience is gearing up to celebrate the spooky season this coming Friday.Read full storyPGA Tour Champions Tournament Postponed Until 2025 Due to Hurricane ImpactOctober 23, 2024The highly anticipated return of the PGA Tour Champions’ World Champions Cup to Manatee County has been postponed until 2025 due to the impact of recent hurricanes. Tournament organizers announced that the event, which debuted at The Concession Golf Club in 2023, will not take place in 2024 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurric…Read full storyLocal Outstanding Habitat Champion Recognized with 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation AwardOctober 23, 2024Damon Moore has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to the protection and restoration of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Presented by NOAA and the American Fisheries Society at Restore America’s Estuaries’ Coastal & Estuarine Summit, this award highlights Moore's extens…Read full storyTurning Points and Partners Host 26th Annual Manatee County Stand Down to Aid Veterans and Community Members in NeedOctober 23, 2024Turning Points, alongside a network of more than 50 local organizations and sponsors, is set to host the 26th Annual Manatee County Stand Down on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, located at 1303 17th St. West in Palmetto. This event aims to provide critical services and resources to veterans, no…Read full story
