Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: October 17, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreDaily News Roundup: October 17, 2024Oct 17, 2024Share this postPulse of ManateeDaily News Roundup: October 17, 2024Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareCommunity Unites to Support Local Businesses in Manatee County Following Hurricanes Helene and MiltonMisty Ritch·October 17, 2024After Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Manatee County, local businesses have been working tirelessly to recover from the combined impact of the storms. Together, these hurricanes caused over $600 million in damage across the region, with small businesses, particularly, feeling the effects of extended closures, flooding, and power outages.Read full storyUS City PulseSmall Business Disaster Loan Program Is Out Of Money Until New Funds Are ApprovedBy Miguel Macias…Read more3 months agoBradenton Area EDC Annual Update Luncheon: A Must-Attend Event for Business LeadersOctober 17, 2024The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) proudly invites local and regional business leaders to its Annual Update Luncheon. This year’s event offers attendees the opportunity to gain insights on local growth initiatives shaping the Bradenton Area, network with industry peers, and future-proof their businesses with a thought-provoking pa…Read full storyPurchase tickets hereEarly Voting Begins Soon in Manatee County: Here Are the LocationsOctober 17, 2024With the U.S. presidential election three weeks away, Manatee County voters are preparing to cast their ballots. Early voting in the county will be open from Oct. 21 through Nov. 2, allowing voters to visit any of the eight designated early voting sites daily between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.Read full storyUPCOMING LIVE MUSIC & EVENTSOctober 17, 2024Upcoming this week at Oscura Live in Bradenton, FL!Read full storyIt’s not a Manatee County story, but Florida Man stories can be intriguing.Florida Man Arrested After Confronting Police with FlamethrowerOctober 17, 2024In Port St. Lucie, a man was arrested after wielding a flamethrower against police officers. Joseph Moreton, 39, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest without violence.Read full story