Daily News Roundup: October 9, 2025
Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare Hosts AnnualFriendsgiving to Benefit Shelter Animals
Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare (FoMCAW) is excited to host its annual Friendsgiving fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6 pm-10 pm, at Manatee County Fairgrounds Veterans’ Hall to celebrate their 9th anniversary of fundraising for Manatee County Animal Welfare shelter animals.
Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation Project Resumes This Fall
Manatee County has announced that pipe installation activities on both the north and south sides of Cortez Road West, west of the Cortez Bridge, are scheduled to resume in early fall 2025 and continue through early spring 2026. The project involves utility relocation work that will require temporary and intermittent lane closures, flagging operations, a…
Cedar Cove Breaks Ground in Manatee County to Support Families Emerging from Homelessness
Construction is underway on a new affordable housing community aimed at supporting families transitioning out of homelessness. The development, named Cedar Cove, will feature 80 apartment units, with half reserved for families who have experienced homelessness.
Manatee Community Foundation Launches New Grantmaking Process to Better Serve Local Nonprofits
Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) is proud to announce a new, streamlined grantmaking process designed to strengthen partnerships with local nonprofits and increase the impact of charitable dollars in Manatee County.
Southwest Florida Honor Flight Prepares for Mission XXIII
In less than one week, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Southwest Florida
Rhinestone Cowboys & National Heroes
Who: The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota, conducted by Robyn Bell, featuring Nashville country singer Ralph Curtis