Bradenton Beach Officer Injured After Patrol Car Hit by DUI Driver
A Bradenton Beach Police Department officer suffered minor injuries after his patrol car was struck by an alleged drunk driver Saturday night near Cortez Road and 75th Street West.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Woman for Violation of Pretrial Release
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Dashanique Grooms, who is wanted for violation of pretrial release.
Manatee Community Foundation Celebrates Veronica Thames’ Leadership, Welcomes Yolanda Mancha as Interim CEO
Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) today celebrated a moment of transition and gratitude, announcing that Veronica Thames will step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 9, to become CEO of Dogs Inc. The MCF Board of Directors expressed deep appreciation for Thames’ three years of leadership and reaffirmed its full commitment to a smooth, t…
Seeds of Life Montessori Academy Named Top Montessori Academy for 2026
Seeds of Life Montessori Academy, located on Whitfield Avenue in southern Manatee County, has been recognized as a Top Montessori Academy for 2026 by Education Insider Magazine. The school and its founders were also featured in the publication’s cover story.
Local Businesses Join Rocket Phonics Foundation for Paint a Brighter Future Fundraiser
Rocket Phonics Foundation will bring together art, literacy and local businesses for its Paint a Brighter Future for Young Readers fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Painting with a Twist in Bradenton.
BayCare Opens HealthHub Manatee as Healthcare Expansion Continues in North County
BayCare has opened a new outpatient healthcare center in northern Manatee County, expanding medical services as the health system prepares to open its first hospital in the county.