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Source: Manatee County School District Student athletes and their families celebrated Signing Day on November 8, 2023, ceremoniously signing their name and declaring where they plan to pursue their post-secondary education and participate in athletics. Congratulations! Braden River High School Brynna Sands – Lee University (volleyball) Jada Phillips – Louisiana State University (softball) Lakewood Ranch…
Animal Hoarding is a complex issue that encompasses mental health, animal welfare and public safety. In most areas of Manatee County there is no limit to the number of animals that someone can own, but when an owner is not able to provide minimal standard of care, such as proper nutrition, sanitation, shelter and vet…
Lewis Park, an ADA-compliant playground at 3120 1st Ave West in Bradenton, opened for play again in mid-June after a nearly year-long closure, marking a big milestone for children with disabilities. The park had been closed for 10 months while two ADA-compliant playground areas, one for ages 2-5 and another for 5-12-year-olds, were built. The…
The School District of Manatee County and New College of Florida announced a partnership on Monday to provide NCF students a “Pathway to Become Teachers.” The partnership allows NCF students who are interested in the field of education to apply for an internship inside a Manatee District classroom, gaining mentorship and access to first-person experience to…
During Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, a significant decision was made to pave the way for increasing impact fees to the highest allowable amount, marking the first time in over a dozen years that such a measure has been passed. The discussion, which was the final agenda item, turned out to be the day’s highlight….
The governance of the three municipalities of Anna Maria Island is currently being evaluated in a state-led study. This study, which was announced in a letter dated October 31 by P.K. Jameson from the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), aims to explore the merging of the island’s three municipal entities….
The Manatee County Veterans Day Parade is set to return this Saturday after a hiatus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds located at 1402 14th Ave. W. Giving the address will be Lee Washington, a Marine Corps veteran, who recently served as interim County…
Manatee County’s amateur athletes now have a new destination to improve their skills. The brand-new soccer and multi-purpose sports fields at Buffalo Creek Park were officially inaugurated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, followed by a scrimmage. This new facility is situated at 7550 69th St. E. in Palmetto. “District One families…
Source: Manatee County School District Prine Elementary School in Bradenton invited Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue to enjoy a meal and sit tray-to-tray with students. Can you even imagine the stories that were told over school lunch? October 28th is National First Responders Day, recognizing those who serve as police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and more. Prine’s Food and Nutrition…
