Bradenton Marauders give back to local students

Does your child still need supplies for school before classes start Aug. 24 in Manatee County?

A local baseball team is helping families provide children with backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils and other necessities.

Saturday, the Bradenton Marauders are hosting a Back-to-School Night event at McKechnie Field. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 6:30 p.m.

The first 500 children ages 12 and under admitted to the game will receive the school supplies.

Admission is $1 for Manatee and Sarasota counties school district employees, with identification, and their families. Tickets for 10 or more individuals cost $5 each.

Want to bring your dog? With the purchase of a $2 Bark Badge, attendees can bring their dog to the event.

Proceeds from the badges benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County.

For more information, call 747-3031.

Contact Amanda Sebastiano at [email protected].