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June 9: Hay Bales on the Beach News Channel 8

June 5: Manatee County COAD ABC 7 News at Noon

June 4: Manatee County Libraries Summer Learning Noon Show Interview

June 3: Lasting Manatee Noon Show Interview

May 26: Adopt-A-Palooza Noon Show Interview

Older News Items

Interview with Commissioner Mike Rahn on potential US 41 Improvements:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/03/25/big-changes-coming-us-41-manatee-county/

Interview with Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker on beach rehabilitation since 2024 storms:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/01/manatee-county-update-beach-recovery-after-2024-hurricanes/

Conversation with Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare – Adopt-A-Palooza 2025:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/03/adopt-a-palooza-coming-up-may-31/

Interview with Manatee County Utilities leadership on WaterWise Manatee (Smart Water Metering):
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/08/water-wise-manatee-county/

Conversation with Manatee County Public Safety and Emergency Management officials on Elevate Florida and Coffee and Questions:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/08/manatee-county-emergency-mgt-prepares-2025-hurricane-season/

Conversation with Manatee County Public Works on Open House/Touch-A-Truck:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/09/manatee-county-public-works-open-house-touch-truck-event-saturday-april-12th/

Run Manatee 5K preview:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/15/run-manatee-series-5k-races-manatee-county/

Opioid Impact Grant Applications:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/15/wwsb-abc7-news-1200pm-manatee-countys-opioid-impact-grant-program/

Arbor Day 2025 Preview:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/21/wwsb-abc7-news-1200pm-manatee-county-arbor-day-tree-plantings-giveaways/

Lasting Manatee Grant information:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/23/lasting-manatee-interview-abc-7-news-noon/

Coquina Beach Wedding Expo Preview:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/23/coquina-wedding-expo-interview-abc-7-news-noon/

Water Safety Initiatives in Manatee County:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/29/manatee-county-aquatic-safety-program-hosting-drowning-prevention-events-interview/

Records Management Month celebrated in Manatee County:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/04/29/manatee-records-interview-abc-7-news-noon/

Commissioner Amanda Ballard and Helping Up Mission Dan Stoltzfus speak about innovative “Under One Roof” initiative:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/05/01/project-under-one-roof-manatee-county-interview/

Discussion of new solid waste contract and “The Big Bin Advantage”:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/05/01/manatee-county-garbage-changes/

Sarasota Paradise moves to new home at Premier Sports campus:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/05/05/sarasota-paradise-professional-soccer-team-moves-premier-sports-campus-lwr/

Jerry Hill Memorial Fishing Tournament:
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2025/05/07/wwsb-abc7-news-1200pm-vod-clipped-version/