A woman resident from Manatee county scoops $1 million recently

A Manatee County woman is now a little bit richer after winning $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Florida Lottery announced in a news release on Tuesday.

Heather Hancock, 47, of Parrish claimed a $1 million prize at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee from the $1,000,000 a Year For Life Spectacular scratch-off game.

She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. The 47-year-old bought the scratch-off ticket from Rose Park Deli, located at 8003 US Highway 301 North in Parrish. 

The deli will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling Hancock the winning scratch-off ticket.

The winning ticket has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation within the community, as neighbors and friends eagerly try to uncover the identity of the fortunate winner.

The unexpected windfall promises to be life-changing for the lucky resident, who can now look forward to a brighter and more prosperous future.