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Manatee County agriculture and extension service offers free workshops

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:08pm
Manatee County agriculture and extension service offers free workshops

Bradenton, Florida -- The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service is offering a variety of free educational classes for June 2013.

The Extension Service is an educational program within county government which brings the resources of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to Manatee County to:

  • Solve local problems
  • Provide educational opportunities
  • Promote economic enhancement and development
  • Improve the quality of life for all of our citizens

Some of the classes include:

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The Ripple Effect Campaign raises over $10K for manatees

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 4:31pm
The Ripple Effect Campaign raises over $10K for manatees

Bradenton, Florida -- South Florida Museum announced Monday that more than 1,100 individuals contributed to The Ripple Effect for Manatees this year. Donations ranged from $1 to $1,012, and came from around the country. 

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Pinellas County Animal Services staff saves Quackers

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 12:48pm
Pinellas County Animal Services staff saves Quackers

You can say that the staff at Pinellas County Animal Services went Quackers.

After getting word that a duck with an arrow through its neck had been sighted several times over the past several weeks, Pinellas County Animal Control Officer John Hobson joined forces with Damen Hurd and Derrick Ross of Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation in Bradenton.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the three went to the pond in St. Petersburg where the wounded duck had been sighted. They were able to rescue the duck and Hobson took it to Animal Services.

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Farm animals visit Witt Elementary

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff
Monday, October 1st, 2012, 4:41pm
Lois Hopewell, Gene Witt Elementary
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Snooty's 64th birthday bash a success

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 1:17pm
Snooty's 64th birthday bash a success

Bradenton, Florida -- The South Florida Museum says an estimated 3,500 people attended Snooty's Birthday Bash at the South Florida Museum on July 21, including those who participated in the live online broadcast of Snooty's "Happy Birthday" song.

Some also shared their birthday wishes on Facebook as well, including Seana Frint and her family in Illinois.

Hundreds of children from Pre-K through 6th grade also participated in the Snooty birthday card contest associated with the bash.

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Snooty's Birthday Card Contest Winners 2012

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 1:08pm
South Florida Museum
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Snooty’s 64th Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness Festival

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, July 16th, 2012, 2:34pm
Snooty’s 64th Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness Festival

Bradenton, Florida -- On Saturday, July 21, the South Florida Museum invites the public to celebrate Snooty's 64th birthday. Snooty is the world's oldest manatee on record and, in addition to coming out and celebrating his big day, he needs your help by joining the Ripple Effect.

The Ripple Effect is the Museum's fundraising campaign to support its Manatee Care Program which feeds Snooty and his friends at the Museum.

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