Daily News Roundup: September 30, 2025
Bradenton Area EDC Forms Task Force After Contract Rejection
The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC) has created a 90-day task force to address concerns raised by Manatee County commissioners, who voted 4-3 earlier this month against renewing the organization’s $336,900 annual contract. The decision cut 26% of the EDC’s budget, prompting the group to seek another opportunity to secure county support.
Family-Owned DoodyCalls on the Suncoast Expands Across Six Counties and Gives Back Through Community Pet Supply Drive
Parrish, FL – September 2025 — Since opening its doors in 2022, DoodyCalls on the Suncoast has grown from a small family-run startup into a trusted pet waste management provider serving families and communities across Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties. Now, the company is channeling that growth back into the commun…
Holmes Beach Commission Candidates Share Views at Candidate Forum
HOLMES BEACH – Four candidates for the Holmes Beach City Commission discussed storm recovery, city finances, and infrastructure challenges during a forum hosted Sept. 24 by The Anna Maria Island Sun.
Report Ranks 14th Street West in Manatee County as Nation’s Most Dangerous Road
A recent study has identified 14th Street West in Manatee County as the most dangerous road in the United States.
Hillsborough Detention Deputy Arrested for DUI in Manatee County
BRADENTON — A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was arrested in Manatee County over the weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.
The Food Bank of Manatee and Community Partners Host Annual Stuff the Bus Event to Fight Hunger Locally
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the community is invited to join The Food Bank of Manatee for its annual Stuff the Bus event, a county-wide food drive aimed at filling the shelves for local families in need.