Operation Safe Childhood Leads to 27 Arrests, 247 Charges in Manatee County
A summer-long, multi-agency investigation targeting internet-related sexual offenses has resulted in 27 arrests and 247 criminal charges in Manatee County.
Inside Dogs Inc: How a Puppy Becomes a Life-Changing Working Dog
Long before a Dogs Inc dog helps a person navigate a busy intersection, supports a veteran with a disability or provides assistance to someone facing another significant challenge, its journey begins as a tiny Labrador retriever puppy in Palmetto.
Manatee County Accepting Applications for Planning Commission
Manatee County is accepting applications for two seats on the Planning Commission, a citizen advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land-use matters.
Gecko’s and SunCoast Blood Centers to Hold 9/11 ‘Honor. Remember. Give.’ Blood Drive
SunCoast Blood Centers and Gecko’s Grill & Pub are partnering for a September 11 blood drive that allows area residents to honor those affected by the 2001 terrorist attacks while helping patients in the local community.
Manatee Hope Fun Run to Help Local Children Access Life-Changing Therapy
Manatee Hope is inviting families and community members to lace up their shoes for a morning of fun while helping local children receive occupational, physical and speech therapy.
Manatee County Woman Creates WholeBing, a Body-Based App for Self-Discovery
A Manatee County woman is bringing more than two decades of body-based practice into the digital world with WholeBing, a somatic self-discovery app designed to help people reconnect with themselves through short, guided practices.