Good morning, Bradenton.

Sertoma announced The Sound of Style fundraiser to support local community projects in Bradenton (details on date and location pending).

Turning Points in Bradenton is asking community members to donate bicycles to help meet growing transportation needs as rising food and gas prices strain budgets.

Volunteers repair around 800 bikes each year for free to help prevent homelessness.

Unidos Now honors founding leader Luz Corcuera this Hispanic Heritage Month as it transforms first-generation Hispanic students into MIT scientists and healthcare leaders.

The program serves local families with college-readiness classes and mentorship in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The City of Bradenton and Point Park University are exploring a potential partnership to bring a new campus to downtown Bradenton.

Discussions include using the long-vacant former GTE building (a nod to local history) to house the Conservatory of Performing Arts, but no decisions have been made yet.

For Manatee County School Board District 5, the board is leaning toward Jonathan Mullis— a physical therapist (Bradenton Kiwanis Club President) with strong local ties— to replace Richard Tatum; voters will decide during the November runoff as Mullis aims to build on the district's steady improvements.

FEMA is set to send millions to cover storm recovery efforts in North Port, Sarasota & Manatee County with funds designated for law enforcement reimbursements, park restoration and debris removal pending final approval by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Manatee County is close to opening a new Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North.

The Lakewood Ranch facility will offer an Olympic pool for swim teams and community events plus 24 pickleball courts, with public access planned before year's end.