Southwest Florida Honor Flight Seeks Letters of Appreciation for Veterans Ahead of October Mission
Southwest Florida Honor Flight is inviting community members to help honor local veterans by participating in Operation Mail Call ahead of its next Honor Flight mission on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Bradenton Beach Promotes Diaz to Police Chief as Cosby Moves to Public Works
Bradenton Beach has completed a leadership transition at two city departments, promoting longtime police officer Lenard Diaz to police chief while former Chief John Cosby moves full-time into the role of public works director.
Gov. DeSantis Appoints Rep. Will Robinson to State College of Florida Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed outgoing state Rep. Will Robinson of Bradenton to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees.
LECOM to Offer Free Dental Care for Children During Super Smile Saturday
The LECOM School of Dental Medicine will host Super Smile Saturday on Nov. 7, offering free preventive dental services and oral health education for children ages 2 to 17.
Manatee Literacy Council Offers Free English Class for Florida Driver’s License Test
The Manatee Literacy Council is offering a free virtual class to help Spanish-speaking adults prepare for Florida driver's license testing following a statewide change requiring exams to be administered in English.