Good day Bradenton Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 74.
- Sunday: Some sun, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
📸 Around Bradenton Beach
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Open Mic NIght
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 540 13th Street West , Bradenton
9:00 am
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Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 2910 51st St W , Bradenton
6:00 pm
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Music in the Park
Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion , 452 3rd Ave W , Bradenton
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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DutchCrafters Sip & Shop
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road , Sarasota
9:00 am
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Bradenton Public Market
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , Old Main Street (12th St W) , Bradenton
9:00 am
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Whitney’s on Longboat Key
Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
10:00 am
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The Cortez Kitchen
Cortez Kitchen , 4528 119th St W , Cortez
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Just Focus Math Trail – Hands-On Math Fun at Red Barn Flea Market
Red Barn Flea Market , 1707 1st St , Bradenton
9:00 am
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Mixon Farms Market
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 222 10th St W , Bradenton
10:00 am
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Farmer's Market: Lakewood Ranch
Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 8131 Lakewood Main Street , Bradenton
10:00 am
Monday April 20
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City Commission/CRA Workshop & City Commission/CRA Board Meetings
Palmetto Calendar , 516 8th Ave W , Palmetto
4:30 pm
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SCF Music Theatre Ensemble Presents Music Theatre Showcase
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center , 5840 26th St W , Bradenton
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Scheduled maintenance is planned from 9:00 PM Friday, April 17, through 9:00 PM Saturday, April 18, 2026.
You may experience occasional disruptions on www.ManateeClerk.com and Records.ManateeClerk.com, but we expect minimal impact. Thank you for your… (Nextdoor )
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Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Bradenton Beach. Apply here.
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Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor Overnight in Longboat Key. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holmes Beach
- Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1; here's how to keep our turtles safe (snntv.com)
- Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building (amisun.com)
Anna Maria
- Female students are the real Lucky Ducky Race for Pace winners (amisun.com)
- Annual picnic brings Cortez community together (amisun.com)
- Residents push back on cabana rental regulations (amisun.com)
Bradenton
- 'Romance Scammer' Steals $31K From FL Widower (patch.com)
Ok Bradenton Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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