Manatee County Prepares to Fall Back as Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1
Residents across Manatee County will turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as daylight saving time comes to an end. The annual change will bring earlier sunrises, earlier sunsets, and an extra hour overnight as Florida returns to Eastern Standard Time.
Braden River High School Announces Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Braden River High School is celebrating three former student-athletes as the inaugural inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding achievements in high school, college, and professional sports.
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Offers Free Developmental Screenings for Young Children
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County will offer free developmental screenings for children ages 1 month through 5 years on November 18 and December 9, 2026, helping families monitor their child’s growth and identify potential developmental concerns.
New Aviation Education Hangar Breaks Ground at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
A new aviation education facility is taking shape at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), providing a permanent home for Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 180 and its Teen Aircraft Factory of Manasota program.