Based on the search results available for November 26, 2025, the most recent breaking news regarding governmental information in the Manatee County area is:

**Manatee County Thanksgiving Closures and Service Changes** – Manatee County Government offices are closed today (Wednesday, November 26) and will remain closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday.[3] During this closure period, garbage and yard waste collection in unincorporated areas is postponed one day, with Thursday's collections occurring on Friday and Friday's collections moved to Saturday.[3] Additionally, all Manatee Library locations close at 6 p.m. today and remain closed through Friday, reopening Saturday at 9 a.m.[3] Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) fixed route and Handy Bus services will not operate on Thanksgiving Day but resume Friday.[3]

Operation Thanksgiving provided Thanksgiving meals to active-duty military personnel from MacDill Air Force Base, highlighting local efforts to support veterans and service members.

**Veterans Tribute Exhibit at Ringling College**: The seventh annual "Portraits of Courage" exhibit at Ringling College of Art and Design honors local veterans with portraits created by students, running through December 5. The event aims to bridge generational understanding and celebrate military service.

**Investigation into the Death of a Man in Police Custody**

Excerpt: Bradenton authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who died after being transported to the hospital following his arrest. This incident has sparked a local investigation to uncover the details and implications of the situation.

The most recent breaking governmental news for today, November 25, 2025, concerns a newly enacted curfew ordinance in unincorporated Manatee County for children under 16 years old. The Manatee County Commission approved the curfew 5-2 on November 19, 2025, which imposes a $50 fine for minors caught unaccompanied in public during curfew hours and an additional $50 fine for parents who knowingly allow the violation. The curfew took effect immediately in unincorporated areas, while municipalities like Bradenton already have their own curfews and others would need separate ordinances. The policy has sparked concerns among some residents regarding government overreach and potential profiling, especially in minority communities. Commissioners debated balancing youth safety with parental rights and fair enforcement[4].

This story is the latest major governmental action affecting residents in the Manatee County area as of today.

**Urban Air Adventure Park near Lakewood Ranch**: A 60,000-square-foot family entertainment park opened recently off Interstate 75 near University Town Center, including trampolines, ninja warrior courses, and rock climbing walls. The project was completed by a local construction company and cost $18.5 million, promising a safe and exciting experience for families.

**Thanksgiving Travel Rush at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport:** Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is experiencing peak travel volume, expecting 20,000 passengers daily from November 24-30. Tuesday and Wednesday are projected as the busiest days, with passengers advised to allow extra time for parking delays and potential overflow lot shuttling.

**Manatee County Commission Approves Premier Sports Campus Plans but Excludes Hotel**

The Manatee County Commission has approved the development plans for the Premier Sports Campus, greenlighting facilities such as sports fields and playgrounds, while removing a proposed hotel from the plan. The campus continues to be a major economic driver with approximately $50 million generated from tournaments, and discussions remain open for potential future hotel development near the interstate.

The most recent breaking governmental news in the Manatee County area is the **implementation of a curfew ordinance for juveniles under 16 years old in unincorporated Manatee County**, effective immediately as of November 22, 2025. The ordinance establishes a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends, with a $50 fine for civil infractions. If parents knowingly allow their child to violate the curfew, they face the same fine per violation. The measure passed 5-2 by the County Commission and aims to enhance youth safety while raising concerns among some about government overreach and potential racial profiling. The city of Bradenton already had a curfew, and other municipalities will need to enact their own ordinances separately[3][8].

**Narrow approval of a new public high school site plan**: The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners gave a narrow, one-vote approval to a site plan for "High School AAA," a new public high school to be built on an 85-acre parcel at Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch. The school will accommodate 2,500 students and is projected to open for the 2027-2028 school year.