The Bradenton Herald needs your support

The COVID-19 crisis has been unlike any other story we’ve covered. The journalists at the Bradenton Herald have responded with an almost around-the-clock effort to provide our readers with critical coverage. We have published numerous stories and videos a day, from a steady stream of breaking news to accountability journalism and investigative stories. We have answered scores of reader questions, investigated tips, fought for access to government briefings, filed public records requests and shared much-needed stories of resiliency and uplift.We are grateful we can be here for you.

If you see value in what we’re doing every day, and if you can support us, please help us bridge this gap. My news colleagues will be the direct beneficiaries of your help.

And so will readers in Bradenton and Manatee County. Your support will be not only an investment in the Bradenton Herald, it will be an investment in the community.

Your tax-deductible gift can ensure we continue to report on the coronavirus and all of its impacts across our community. We aim to raise $25,000 to keep our journalists working to deliver essential news and information to you. Thanks to your generosity so far, we have raised about $19,500, including dozens of checks mailed to our offices.

With help from the Local Media Foundation, your gift goes directly to ensuring sustainability for the Bradenton Herald and continued accountability reporting as we navigate this critical time.

Thank you for your consideration and for your support.

To donate, go to https://givebutter.com/bradentonherald or mail checks to Bradenton Herald Givebutter, 1111 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, Fla. 34205.

Marc R. Masferrer is president and editor of the Bradenton Herald. You can reach him at mmasferrer@bradenton.com.