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Boynton Beach Releases Development Quarterly Report

Boynton Beach released its Development Quarterly Report, detailing permitting activity, economic development, key projects, and growth metrics.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Manatee County Deputy Saves Drowning Swimmer, Wins 2025 Award

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Brett Getman won the 2025 Deputy of the Year award for swimming into strong currents and rescuing two struggling swimmers in August.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

MCSO Crew Leader Revives Unresponsive Driver on US 41, Earns 2025 Employee of the Year

Manatee County Sheriff's Office crew leader Jose Torres revived an unresponsive driver on US 41 in May and was named the agency's 2025 Employee of the Year.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

MCSO Deputy Blocker Disarms Armed Suspect at Walmart, Named Deputy of the Month

Deputy Michael Blocker disarmed an armed suspect at a Walmart in March, earning him the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Month award for April 2026.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Coralee Garrison Wins 2025 Molter Memorial Award for MCSO Volunteer Work

Coralee Garrison won the 2025 Molter Memorial Award for nearly a decade of service with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, logging hundreds of volunteer hours in crime prevention and community outreach.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

MCSO Crew Leader Saves Crash Victim's Life, Named 2025 Employee of the Year

Jose Torres, an inmate crew leader at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Work Farm, saved a driver's life after witnessing a crash in Hillsborough County and performing CPR until emergency responders arrived.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Lee Middle School Teacher Arrested After Directing Student to Slap Classmate

A Lee Middle School teacher was arrested after directing a student to slap a classmate in her sixth-grade classroom on May 13.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Safe Children Coalition Raises $270,000, Completes $9.9M Shelter Campaign

Safe Children Coalition raised $270,000 at its annual Giving Breakfast and exceeded its $9.9 million goal to build a youth shelter for homeless and vulnerable teens opening by fall 2026.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Safe Children Coalition Raises $270,000, Completes $9.9 Million Shelter Campaign

Safe Children Coalition raised $270,000 at its annual breakfast and completed its $9.9 million campaign to build a youth shelter in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties, set to open by fall 2026.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Mote Marine Laboratory Awards $365,000 for Florida Coral Research

Mote Marine Laboratory distributed $365,000 in grants to fund coral research and restoration projects across Florida through its Protect Our Reefs license plate program.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Mote Marine Laboratory Releases 22,000 Juvenile Snook Across Southwest Florida

Mote Marine Laboratory will release 22,000 juvenile snook into Southwest Florida estuaries this summer and use genetic tagging to track their survival and breeding success.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sergeant Getman Rescues Two Men From Rip Current at Bradenton Beach

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Brett Getman rescued two swimmers from a rip current at Bradenton Beach on August 9, earning the agency's Deputy of the Year award.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Man Arrested After Shooting Two People in Bradenton

A 26-year-old with nine prior felony convictions shot two people in Bradenton early Sunday morning after confronting them over a debt. Police arrested him within blocks of the shooting.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

From Single Mother to Role Model: Cequoya’s Journey

Bradenton single mother Cequoya transformed her life and achieved homeownership through her career and support from Goodwill Manasota.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

4ocean Challenges Eckerd Students to Cut Plastic Waste

Eckerd College hosted 4ocean on April 2, where more than 140 students, faculty, and staff pledged to reduce single-use plastic. The nonprofit committed to removing one pound of plastic for each pledge signed.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

MCSO Deputy and Case Manager Honored for Homeless Veteran's Rescue

Deputy Daniel Ensign and Resource Assistance Case Manager Wanda Alejandre received the 2025 MCSO Bealls Humanitarian Award for helping an elderly homeless veteran gain housing and financial security.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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MCSO Case Manager Wanda Alejandre Named December Employee of the Month

Wanda Alejandre, a Resource Assistance Case Manager with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, was named Employee of the Month for December 2025 for her work securing housing and resolving financial exploitation for a homeless client.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Deputy Rescues Father and Son from Rip Current at Bean Point

Deputy Matthew Daugherty swam 20 yards through dangerous currents at Bean Point to rescue a father and son swept away on a boogie board in August. He received the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Month award for the rescue.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

MCSO's Oscar Aguero-Yovera Finds Missing Elderly Woman, Earns Employee of the Month

CSO Oscar Aguero-Yovera found a missing elderly woman with dementia on Nov. 2, earning MCSO's Employee of the Month award.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami

Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

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When Sarasota Child Safety Cases Require Immediate Review

Sarasota child welfare cases require immediate supervisory review when family circumstances change significantly, including household additions, visitation changes, and domestic violence reports.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sarasota Safe Children Coalition Restricts Media Access to Leadership

Sarasota's Safe Children Coalition limits media statements to top executives, warning staff that unauthorized comments risk criminal and financial consequences.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Manatee County Churches Shift Mass Times for Holy Week

Manatee County churches announce Holy Week Mass times, including a Thursday evening service and Friday Communion service.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sarasota County Redraws 37 Voting Precincts Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Sarasota County voters will see new voting precincts and polling locations for 2026 after the county adjusted boundaries to reflect population growth.

Thursday, June 4, 2026