The most recent breaking news regarding governmental information in the Manatee County area for May 22, 2025, is the **Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 22, 2025, as "National Stop Bleed Day" in Manatee County**. This proclamation was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners and encourages all citizens to receive training in how to stop severe bleeding in an emergency. Carol Bissinger, Trauma Program Manager at Bayfront Medical Center, accepted the proclamation, highlighting the center's efforts to train over 11,000 citizens[2].

The upper campus of NewGate School has moved to Palmer Ranch, and Dr. Sandra Wirth, EdD, has been appointed as the head of school.

The Sarasota High softball team has advanced to the state final four for the first time since 2015, marking a significant comeback for the team after years of struggling in area softball rankings.

**Presentation of Updated Impact Fee Study**

The updated impact fee study conducted by consulting firm Benesch will be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. This study aims to demonstrate extraordinary circumstances justifying higher impact fees, potentially increasing them up to 100% if approved by the state, to address the financial demands of rapid development.

The most recent breaking news regarding governmental information in the Manatee County area for today, May 21, 2025, is the termination of Manatee County's superintendent, Dr. Jason Wysong, despite educational gains. The School Board voted 3-2 to terminate his contract due to poor communication issues[4].

A home on Taylor Drive was the top residential real estate sale for the week of May 5-9, selling for $3.564 million.

Red tide has been reported offshore of Sarasota County, according to the Anna Maria Island Newspaper.

**CDBG-DR Funding and Action Plan**

Manatee County has been awarded $252,711,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to assist in recovery from hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. The draft Action Plan for the Lasting Manatee program is open for public comment until June 20, 2025, inviting community input to shape recovery strategies.

The most recent breaking news regarding governmental information in the Manatee County area for today's date, May 20, 2025, is related to the **Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners**. This meeting was scheduled to take place on May 20, 2025, as per the public notice issued on May 2, 2025[4].

The Lakewood Ranch High School music department has received the "Support Music Merit Award" from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.