Daily News Roundup: September 3, 2025
Manatee County Votes to Join Lawsuit Challenging SB180, Becomes Second Florida County to Take Action
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners voted 6-1 to authorize the county attorney to execute a contract with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm building a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of Florida Senate Bill 180. Manatee is the second county government in the state to join the case, following Orange Coun…
Bradenton Detective Helps Elderly Woman Recover $108,000 in Unclaimed Funds
BRADENTON – What began as a routine call to the Bradenton Police Department’s Elder Fraud Unit turned into a life-changing discovery for one local resident.
Lakewood Ranch Neighbors Clash Over $6.4 Million Youth Baseball Field Project at Country Club East Park
Residents in eastern Manatee County are voicing strong opposition to the county’s plan to build three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park, contending that the project will disrupt the peaceful character of their neighborhood—even as local families struggle with a shortage of youth athletic facilities.
Iredale Homers, Marauders Fall 7-5 in Series Opener with Dunedin
Bradenton, Fla. – A five-run second inning proved costly for the Marauders as they fell 7-5 to the Dunedin Blue Jays on Tuesday night at LECOM Park.
Oysters Rock Hospitality Marks 30 Years with Rollbacks, Special Dinners, Fundraisers, and Community Events
Rollback Day at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Celebrating 30 Years of Five Star Fun
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Breaks Ground on Cardiac Catheterization Lab Expansion
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) celebrated a major milestone in expanding its cardiac care services with a groundbreaking event for the hospital’s expansion of its Cardiac Catheterization Lab.