Daily News Roundup: September 10, 2024
Bradenton Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver in Hit-and-Run Incident
The Bradenton Police Department is working to identify two women involved in a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Thursday, August 29th, at the Last Call Bar located at 2604 Manatee Ave. E. According to reports, just before 5 p.m., the driver of a Jeep Renegade struck a parked Dodge Ram in the bar’s parking lot.
Bradenton Beach commissioners have approved the first reading of the 2024-25 municipal budget
Bradenton Beach commissioners have approved the first reading of the 2024-25 municipal budget during their Sept. 5 meeting at city hall, located at 107 Gulf Drive N. Additionally, the commission gave its initial approval to a budget ordinance for the community redevelopment agency (CRA) during the same meeting.
RPOF Suspends Manatee County Republican Executive Committee Amid Internal Turmoil and Grievances
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has suspended the entire Manatee County Republican Executive Committee (REC), a significant move prompted by internal strife and recent controversies. RPOF Chair Evan Power made the decision following the filing of approximately 100 grievances against the county party leadership, as well as a reported break-in at t…
Outrage Over Conditions at Bradenton Pet Shop Sparks Protests
Manatee County residents are expressing their outrage after disturbing photos surfaced of puppies at Sunshine Puppies, a pet shop in Bradenton, showing the animals locked in wire cages without padding and sitting in their own waste. The images, posted by a local woman in a Facebook group, have generated widespread condemnation and calls for immediate ac…
County to Host Additional Community Workshop on Envision Manatee Comp Plan
Due to increased community interest in the County's Comprehensive Plan, known as "Envision Manatee," an additional community workshop has been scheduled. The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Myakka Community Center
