49-Year-Old Man Dies After Drowning Near Passage Key
A 49-year-old man died Friday after encountering dangerous water conditions while swimming near Passage Key off Anna Maria Island, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and West Manatee Fire Rescue.
Soar in 4 Marks Soar Lab Anniversary as Program Plans Second Location at Tillman Elementary
Soar in 4 is marking a milestone in Manatee County this month as its first permanent Soar Lab reaches its first anniversary and plans to move forward to bring a second interactive learning lab to Tillman Elementary School in Palmetto.
Go Behind the Scenes of Dogs Inc at Discovery Day
On Saturday, October 10, Dogs Inc welcomes the public to its 66-acre campus for Discovery Day, an event highlighting the inspiring journeys of life-changing guide and service dogs. This family-friendly day takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Dogs Inc’s Palmetto campus. To register, visit
Manatee County Calendar Offers Family Activities, Public Meetings, Safety Events and Entertainment Sept. 22-28
Residents will have a full calendar of community events during the week of Sept. 22-28, with activities ranging from family movie nights and gardening classes to free car seat inspections, public meetings and live entertainment.
Reflections of Manatee to Host Victorian Wake at Historic Sam G. Curry House
Reflections of Manatee will explore Victorian-era mourning customs during Dressed for Death: An Evening of Victorian Mourning Traditions on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the historic Sam G. Curry House in Bradenton.