🌱 Patch AM: Free shred day returns to Bradenton this Saturday

Make time for Laughs On Longboat Comedy Night on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: New Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Hitting Bradenton Police Officers

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🌱 Patch AM: Fleeing Suspect Hits 2 Officers With Vehicle, Is Shot At By Police, Bradenton Authorities Say

You won’t want to miss Laughs On Longboat Comedy Night on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Bradenton voters change one council seat, keep another

Also check out Laughs On Longboat Comedy Night on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How to get into Bradenton's Fall Expo free

Make time for Planet 13 Bradenton Celebrating 8 Years! on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a 173-vote edge will shape Bradenton’s county commission

Coming up: Manatee River Art Guild Art & Craft Show and Sale on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Bradenton police used tech to find a missing 79-year-old fast

Spotted on the Bradenton calendar: FREE Health Expo & Resource Fair

300K Gallons Of Wastewater Spilled At Bradenton Intersection: Officials

Crews are working to repair a damaged sewer line after about 300,000 gallons of wastewater spilled in Bradenton, Manatee officials said.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Teens Thrown From Golf Cart In Crash | Hurricane Recovery | SUV Crashes Into Home: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

2 Deputies Arrested For Database Misuse | Estate Sold For $26M | 500 Dengue Cases: FL News

Rapper Rick Ross Jailed | New FL Laws | Minimum Wage Increase | Double Homicide Suspect Arrested | 5th Flesh-Eating Bacteria Death

Teen Shot Stepfather | Boy Hospitalized After ‘Near-Drowning’ | 4 Injured In 10-Vehicle Crash: FL News

New College Documentary Heads To FL Theaters | Rabies Cases On Rise | 16-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen At Dick's House Of Sport

$803M Mega Millions Winner Claimed Prize In FL: Reports

A month after winning an $803M Mega Millions jackpot, a winner in FL claimed their prize, reports said.

State College of Florida to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies  

The community is invited to 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota in Bradenton and Venice on Sept. 11.

$800M Jackpot-Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In FL: See Where

The jackpot-winning ticket in Tuesday’s $800M Mega Millions drawing was sold in FL, lottery officials said.

Miss Florida Crowned After Lakeland Competition

The new Miss Florida won the title after three nights of competition and will compete at Miss America in 2027.

Burn Ban Back In Effect In Manatee County Due To Dry Conditions

With ongoing dry conditions and an elevated wildfire risk, a burn ban has been put back in effect in Manatee County.

5 FL Cities Among Top 20 In U.S. For Dolphin Sightings, Study Finds

A FL beach town ranked first on the Gulf Coast and sixth nationally for dolphin sightings, a new study found.

Bradenton Gas Station One Of 7 Selling Bad Fuel In SWFL: Officials

Here’s what to do if you gassed up at a Bradenton gas station recently impacted by fuel quality issues, FL officials said.

2 Young Manatees Transferred To Bishop Museum In Bradenton

Visitors can see manatees Sorbet and Juneau as they adjust to secondary rehabilitation care at The Bishop Museum in Bradenton.

Lifestyle Remodeling: Why More Bradenton Homeowners Are Investing in Outdoor Living Upgrades

Bradenton homeowners are upgrading patios with enclosed lanais to boost comfort, usability, and home value year-round.

Manatee County Residents Get Free Admission Weekends at The Bishop Through 2027

A Bradenton Rotary Club grant will cover select weekend admission at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature through early next year.

Gulf Islands Ferry Adds 3rd Boat To Expand Service Between Bradenton, Anna Maria Island

Gulf Islands Ferry has expanded its service between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island with a third boat, the Manatee Belle.

No Kings Protests Planned In Bradenton Area Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests against the Trump administration’s policies and actions are scheduled in the Bradenton area.

Manatee County Park Expansion Named In Honor Of Late Commissioner Felts

A Manatee County park expansion will be named in honor of the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Bradenton? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Bradenton.

Welcome FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Lea Stratta

Lea Stratta has joined FCP Live-In as a Care Coordinator, managing accounts in Fort Myers, Florida Area

Why I Spent a Year Plus of My Life Working on a Movie Called “SHEEPDOG”

Veteran Movie Opens This Weekend Across the Country

Shark Tangled In Crab Trap Rescued By Deputies, Mote Staff At Manatee Beach: Watch

Mote Marine Laboratory staff members helped Manatee County deputies rescue a shark tangled in a crab trap.

Missing NC Teen Found Dead | Local Grocer’s Expands | Bigamist Arrested: Top Bradenton News 2025

Woman Fatally Shot Her 2 Ex-Husbands | Couple Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse Videos | Tim Hortons Eyeing Area | Gator Vs. Delivery Driver

Make-A-Wish Recipient Trains With Tennis Pros At IMG Academy

An IL college student with a rare inflammatory disease trained with tennis pros at IMG Academy in Bradenton thanks to Make-A-Wish.

Nightly Curfew For Teens Under 16 Approved By Manatee County Commissioners

There would be a few exceptions for a nightly curfew for Manatee County teens, including emergencies, school functions and working.

Goodwill’s Veterans Services program receives community support

Program supported with contributions from Benderson Development and the Rotary Club of Longboat Key during Veterans Day events

Manatee County Burn Ban In Place Because Of Dry Conditions: Officials

An outdoor burn ban is in place in Manatee County, officials said. Fireworks and sparklers are also banned.

Safe Children Coalition announces 2026 Champions for Children

Child welfare organization will recognize leaders from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, MSC Foundation of Michael Saunders & Co., and NAMI

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend In Bradenton Area: What To Know

Several “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration are scheduled in the Bradenton area this weekend.

With community support, Harvest House expands mental health program

Wellness Within Reach program offers free in-home or on-campus therapy for community members experiencing trauma and other challenges

Nonprofits team up to empower mobility through ‘Bridge Abilities’

Big Dreams Through Small Steps collaborates with Goodwill Manasota to reduce barriers to mobility aids and medical equipment

Safe Children Coalition receives major gift for Youth Shelter Campaign

Contribution of $100,000 from the Claudia Barnett Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County boosts fundraising effort

Safe Children Coalition nearing Phase I goal for Youth Shelter Campaign

Grant of $500,000 from the state pushes child welfare agency closer to $9 million goal to build new Youth Shelter for homeless children

Goodwill Manasota expands access to Veterans Services program

Veterans now have access to career services and networking at all six of Goodwill’s Community Resource Centers

Making a Delicious Difference in Literacy in Manatee County

Manatee Literacy Council’s ‘Flavors of Literacy’ event will feature delicious food while helping to bring English fluency to adults

United Way Suncoast, Goodwill partner on year-round free tax preparation

Collaboration – through the IRS VITA program – helps community members who earn less than $79,000 to file taxes for free

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.