Goodwill partners with Recycled Reading Buddies

Collaboration helping to bring additional stuffed toys and books to area children, to help foster a lifetime love of reading

Gov. Ron DeSantis Park Dedicated In Manatee County

Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Manatee County leaders Wednesday afternoon for the dedication of a new community park named in his honor.

Safe Children Coalition, supporters celebrate Youth Shelter Campaign

Gathering recognized community support, gave insight on the need, and celebrated fundraising success so far

Sea Oats Lost During Hurricane Idalia To Be Replanted In Holmes Beach

Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for volunteers Saturday to help replant seat oats lost to Hurricane Idalia in Holmes Beach.

Goodwill Manasota honors 2023 Community Ambassadors of the Year

Nonprofit organization recognizes advocates and leaders in the areas of veterans services, philanthropy, and community partnership

Last ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse Until 2039 Saturday: How To See It In FL

A partial solar eclipse can be seen in Florida Saturday starting around 11:50 a.m.

Goodwill Manasota releases 2022 impact numbers

Statistics show nonprofit’s economic impact on its six-county service area exceeds $108 million

Top Schools | Pet Saved From Fire | National Coffee Day: FL Good News

Dad Cries At Son’s MLB Debut | World’s Largest Ghost Hunt | Free Museum Admission | Tiny Turtle Rescue: FL Good News

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Rubonia: Manatee County

FEMA, other agencies are opening a mobile disaster recovery center in Rubonia starting Saturday, Manatee County said.

Grant to Safe Children Coalition supports hurricane kits

Funding of $10,000 from Manatee Community Foundation supports the distribution of supplies to help foster families ‘weather’ a storm

Goodwill, Manatee Technical College forge partnership

Organizations collaborate to provide upskilling opportunities for Goodwill employees and community members

Recent grants support Safe Children Coalition’s foster care program

Funds from Church of the Redeemer, Michael Saunders & Company Foundation will provide support for foster caregivers and reunified families

Rubonia Still Feeling Effects Of Heavy Flooding After Idalia: Manatee

The day after Hurricane Idalia passed by Manatee County on its way to north FL, Rubonia is still feeling the effects of heavy flooding.

‘Don’t Be A Hurricane Tourist’ After Idalia Floods Manatee: Official

Roads flooded throughout Manatee County, bridges closed, Bradenton’s water treatment plant offline, power outages: Hurricane Idalia update

Flooding On Palma Sola Causeway During High Tide: Bradenton Police

Drivers are asked to avoid Palma Sola Causeway during the next high tide, which will take place Wednesday at 1:21 a.m., police said.

Manatee Evacuations, School Closures, Shelters Opening: TS Idalia

“Significant storm surge” is expected along the barrier islands and coastal communities when Idalia hits FL, Manatee County officials said.

Nature, culture to set the stage: 2023 EcoSummit and Green Living Expo

Discounted early registration tickets on sale now for EcoSummit – with special evening featuring author Carl Hiaasen – and Expo in December

No. 1 Draft Pick | Pet-Friendly City | $36M Jackpot Win: FL Good News

Tiny Kitten Rescued | $6.1M Hurricane Recovery Funds | 'Forbidden Fruit' Art Show | NFL Legend Cheers On Son: FL Good News

Cop's Kids Escorted | Lost Dog Home | Top Place To Live: FL Good News

Naked Boys Reading | Late Sergeant’s Daughters Escorted To School | Mega Millions Record Prize Won | American Pickleball Tour: FL Good News

Officers Escort Late Sergeant’s Daughters To 1st Day Of School: BPD

Bradenton police Sgt. Cosens lost his battle with kidney cancer in April. His colleagues escorted his daughters to their 1st day of school.

Drive-Thru Wawa | Kitten Rescued | Puppies Find Home: FL Good News

Mating Manatees | Best Cruiser Contest Winner | Stranded Scuba Diver Saved | Wildlife Rescue To Return After Fire: FL Good News

Safe Children Coalition meets foundation match for $1 million grant

Child welfare organization meets $500,000 match challenge from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation in support of new Youth Shelter

Goodwill to honor 2023 Community Ambassadors of the Year

Nonprofit organization to recognize advocates and leaders in the areas of veterans services, philanthropy and community partnership

Lake Manatee Reservoir Water Safe To Drink Despite Algal Bloom: County

Third-party testing shows water in the Lake Manatee Reservoir, which is experiencing an algal bloom, is safe to drink, the county said.

Oldest Bradenton Residents Sought By City Officials

City officials want to find Bradenton’s oldest residents.

$5M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Bradenton Man: Florida Lottery

A Manatee County man claimed a $5M prize playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Algal Bloom Affects Water Taste, Odor: Manatee County

Residents might notice a temporary change in taste and odor to their water because of a blue-green algae bloom, Manatee County said.

Woman Raises Money For Ukraine Through Jewelry Sales In Bradenton

A clinical social worker in Bradenton sells handmade jewelry to raise funds for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine as war rages on.

Orange Festival, Girls Rock Camp Event, Foreigner: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Jack Hartmann live, Mermaids in the Village artwalk, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art & Craft Fest.

Baby Lemurs | Guide Dog Puppy | Persian Cats Adopted: FL Good News

Former Foster Child Gets Home | Florida Lottery Prize Claimed | Topgolf Opens | Condo Sale Record | New Sprouts: FL Good News

4 Endangered Lemurs Born At Myakka City Lemur Reserve

The Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka City recently welcomed four lemur infants representing three endangered species.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Palmetto Man: Florida Lottery

A Manatee County man claimed a $1 million prize playing the $5 Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Manatee County Man Wins $1M From Publix Lottery Ticket

A 55-year-old Palmetto man won the top prize in the Florida Lottery's Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, officials said.

Emergency Water Line Repairs Continue On Anna Maria Island: County

A collapsed water main under the Manatee Avenue Bridge will take weeks to repair, officials said.

2 Killed In Fatal Bradenton Shooting: Police

Two people were killed in a fatal shooting in the 1100 block of 51st Ave. Drive W. in Bradenton, police said.

Goodwill Manasota helps to bring 'Lutz Buddy Up' program to Texas

Program provides peer support and community building for veterans and first responders, with goal of overall well-being

Goodwill receives funding to support GoodPartner Coach program

Grant of $65,000 from Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation will assist Goodwill in providing career and life coaching to its team members

Goodwill Manasota, VA partner on veterans networking program

Weekly ‘VOICES’ coffee socials enable veterans to socialize and support each other while connecting them to needed social services

Yard Waste Pickup 1 Day Behind In Bradenton: City

A CDL truck driver shortage has put yard waste collection one day behind in Bradenton, the city said.

Actor Scott Baio Flees CA Crime, Moves Family To Bradenton: Report

"Happy Days" and "Charles in Charge” actor Scott Baio said he moved from California to Florida because of increasing homelessness and crime.