Day 826! Hitting 9100 miles walked today! Meet Up in Bradenton, Florida later this afternoon/early evening!! Today, I am walking from where I left off at Manatee Airport/US 41, and walking 11 to 12 miles into Bradenton! Over the next couple days, I will make my way into Sarasota. I’m thinking about taking the long route through Bradenton beach and around! If you see me, say what’s up. I’d love to meet you and get a picture and remind you that you matter! Let’s go be awesome today! If anybody wan

One year ago, today, Hurricane Helene moved toward Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane. Although Helene remained 125 miles from Manatee County's coast, wind gusts topping 90 mph were recorded. The county's barrier islands sustained about six feet of storm surge, leaving upwards of five feet of sand once the waters receded. And, a six-foot storm surge along the Manatee River flooded homes and roads along the Bradenton coast. In the aftermath of Helene, BPD provided mutual aid to t