Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
New donation centers in Bradenton are collecting medical supplies & nonperishable food for Colombia earthquake relief with La Placita and other businesses accepting drops from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to help support relief efforts.
The Manatee County Fire Chiefs’ Association will hold its annual Tribute to Heroes ceremony on Friday, Sept.
11 at 9:30 a.m. at Rossi Park (452 3rd Ave W.) to honor first responders with an honor guard, flag ceremony, 21-gun salute and dove release.
🎓 Education
Booker High School will field only a junior varsity football team this season as officials rebuild the program (the change aims to set up a full varsity schedule in coming years).
🌲 Environment
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch reported that 55 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings died Wednesday night on Gulf Drive after following artificial lights from homes and businesses straight into the road.
The group urges residents to limit exterior lighting at night to help remaining hatchlings reach the water safely.
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