Daily News Roundup: September 11, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Manatee Education Foundation Presents $1.3 Million Check to Support Schools

Sep 11

The Manatee County School District received a significant boost Tuesday, as the Manatee Education Foundation (MEF) presented a check for over $1.3 million. The funds, aimed at supporting students, teachers, and schools across the district, mark another milestone in MEF’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public education in the region.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Up to Inspire Young Readers at Bishop Museum

Misty Ritch

Sep 11

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Up to Inspire Young Readers at Bishop Museum

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a memorable impact in Manatee County on Tuesday, bringing excitement and inspiration to local students through "Tackling Reading," a new initiative aimed at fostering a love for reading, science, and exploration. The event, held at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, welcomed second and third graders from Myakka City E…

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Suspect Arrested in 2022 Sunshine Skyway Pier Murder

Sep 11

An arrest has been made in connection with the 2022 murder of Diomicio Primitivo Ibarra-Hernandez, which took place nearly two years ago at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier.

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The Environmental Importance of Salvage Recovery in Florida

Sep 11

Our waterways are vital to maintaining the health and biodiversity of marine ecosystems, and the impact of derelict vessels on these delicate systems can be severe. Abandoned, sunken, or derelict vessels not only pose navigational hazards but also contribute to environmental degradation. Salvage recovery efforts, such as those undertaken by Divecom, are…

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Upcoming Save a Life Day 9/26/2024

Sep 11

On September 26, 2024, over 30 states will be hosting over 300 free naloxone events for the country’s largest annual free naloxone day to date, Save a Life Day: East, covering all the states east of the Mississippi River. A list of participating states and counties can be found at

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Pulse of Manatee

Manatee Education Foundation Presents $1.3 Million Check to Support Schools

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Up to Inspire Young Readers at Bishop Museum

Suspect Arrested in 2022 Sunshine Skyway Pier Murder

The Environmental Importance of Salvage Recovery in Florida

Upcoming Save a Life Day 9/26/2024

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