Daily News Roundup: October 29, 2024
Prine Elementary Honors Manatee County EMS with Heartfelt First Responders Day Lunch
In a show of appreciation for Manatee County’s EMS team, Prine Elementary School opened its doors to host a special luncheon in honor of First Responders Day. The school’s staff and students came together to recognize the essential role EMS professionals play in safeguarding the community. The event featured a warm welcome and a delicious meal prepared …
On Golden Pond Brings Heartwarming Story to Manatee Performing Arts Center, Featuring Special Pre-Show Insights on Aging
Join MCR Health and the Manatee Performing Arts Center from November 7 to 17 for a special production of On Golden Pond, a touching drama that explores the themes of aging, family, and resilience. This beloved story follows Ethel and Norman Thayer, a couple returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. Their time together is t…
Bradenton Launches Hurricane Damage Assessments to Qualify for Federal Aid
Beginning today, teams from the City of Bradenton have been deployed to assess the damage left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These assessments are an essential first step in evaluating the city’s eligibility for federal disaster recovery programs, including FEMA’s Public Assistance and Individual Assistance programs. As Bradenton’s residents work to …
Record Early Voting Turnout in Manatee County Despite Hurricane Challenges
In a remarkable display of civic engagement, more than 100,000 Manatee County residents have already cast their ballots in the 2024 general election, marking the highest early-voting turnout the county has ever recorded. Despite back-to-back hurricanes impacting the region, residents have turned out in large numbers, with daily voting counts exceeding p…
Bradenton Beach Considers Condemnation of Pines Trailer Park After Hurricanes’ Devastation
Bradenton Beach officials are moving toward condemning the Pines Trailer Park after Hurricanes Helene and Milton left extensive destruction in the coastal city, with the trailer park facing some of the most severe damage. At a tense city meeting on October 17, officials and property owners gathered at City Hall to discuss the implications of recent stor…
Gulf Island Ferry to Resume Service for Anna Maria Island Workers and Residents Amid Recovery Efforts
The Gulf Island Ferry service will resume operations on November 1, providing critical transportation for Anna Maria Island residents and employees working on the barrier islands as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Milton. This temporary arrangement, announced by Elliott Falcione, aims to support those who lost access to transportation dur…
Coast Guard Rescues 85-Year-Old Boater in Medical Emergency Near Skyway Bridge
An 85-year-old man was saved by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat encountered engine trouble near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The elderly boater, experiencing symptoms resembling a heart attack, managed to radio a distress call over Channel 16, alerting Coast Guard units conducting nearby training. Air and boat crews swiftly responded, safely medevack…