Share this postDaily News Roundup: October 8, 2024www.pulseofmanatee.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherDaily News Roundup: October 8, 2024Oct 08, 2024Share this postDaily News Roundup: October 8, 2024www.pulseofmanatee.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareUS City PulseControl the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists sayBy MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press…Read morea month agoWater Service to Island Communities Shut OffOct 8MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 8, 2024) – Manatee County Utilities crews are shutting off the water service to the barrier island communities.Read full storySarasota Bradenton International Airport Closes as Hurricane Milton ApproachesOct 8In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s impending arrival, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will shut down operations today, October 8, at 4 p.m. This closure is part of a broader effort to prepare for the storm, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.Read full storyAll Manatee County Shelters Open and Pet-Friendly, Ready to Welcome ResidentsOct 8Manatee County officials have announced that all designated storm shelters are open and equipped to accommodate both residents and their pets. With plenty of space available, residents are encouraged to head to their nearest shelter for safety during the storm. All shelters are pet-friendly, providing a secure environment for both individuals and their …Read full storyBigger than Baseball: Community Comes Together for Hurricane Helene Relief on Anna Maria IslandOct 8Last week, a team from Bradenton Marauders dedicated two days to aiding Anna Maria Island’s recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Partnering with The Center of Anna Maria Island, staff members rolled up their sleeves to assist residents and businesses affected by the storm.Read full storyManatee Memorial Hospital Takes Precautionary Measures as Hurricane Milton ApproachesOct 8As Hurricane Milton moves toward the Gulf Coast, Manatee Memorial Hospital is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and facilities. The hospital, in close collaboration with the Manatee County Government, the City of Bradenton, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has installed three Tiger Dams at the …Read full story