Daily News Roundup: September 4, 2025
No-Swimming Signs Posted at Bean Point Following Multiple Incidents
Anna Maria officials have posted “no-swimming” signs at Bean Point as they work with Manatee County leaders to address safety concerns following a series of dangerous incidents.
Washington Park Community Center Approved as Next Phase of Palmetto Revitalization
Manatee County has cleared the way for a $4.8 million community center at Washington Park in Palmetto, marking the next step in a decades-long effort to transform the site into a public destination.
SCF Appoints New Full-time Dean of Academic Affairs
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has appointed Jamie Tracy as the new full-time dean of academic affairs. Tracy previously served as assistant dean of humanities, arts and letters, professor of photography, and in other academic administration, program management, and teaching roles at SCF. A committee of SCF faculty and staff members conducte…
Manatee County to Celebrate Grand Opening of Under One Roof “Gateway South” Shelter
Manatee County Government is hosting a ribbon cutting and Open House to celebrate the grand opening of Under One Roof Gateway South, a new shelter and recovery center dedicated to helping women overcome addiction, homelessness and trauma—by providing a safe, healing environment and critical supportive services in one location.