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In today's newsletter:

  • How this Bradenton golf outing will directly help local homeless pets.
  • How a Bradenton boater helped police find a man in darkness.
  • Why a 93-year-old is working again in a Bradenton thrift store

Also on today's calendar: Free Fashion Show for a Cause and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bradenton Golf Tournament to Benefit Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Set for October 3 (suncoastpost.com) — A new charity golf tournament at The Preserve at Tara on October 3 will raise money for Bradenton's Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, with all proceeds staying local to help homeless pets. Golfers and non-golfers alike can register foursomes, sponsor holes, or donate auction items, making it easy for Bradenton residents to support expanded animal care services close to home.
   

2. Video: Police use civilian's boat to rescue man stuck in river at night (local12.com) — Bradenton police and a nearby boater teamed up on September 12 to pull a man in mental distress from the Manatee River at night and get him to a hospital. The department credits its officers, the sheriff's aviation unit, and the civilian's quick help for safely locating the man in the dark and bringing him aboard a private boat.
   

3. At 93, this Sarasota man went back to work. Here's why. (heraldtribune.com) — A 93-year-old Sarasota resident is back at work at the HOPE Chest Thrift Store in Bradenton, highlighting how rising housing, insurance, and medical costs are pushing local seniors into jobs they never expected to need. His story is woven into a broader look at Florida's affordability crisis and AARP-backed programs helping older residents in Sarasota-Manatee return to the workforce.
   

4. Mega Millions jackpot grows to $244M for Sept. 18 drawing (usatoday.com) — Bradenton lottery players might remember that July's $800 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold at a local Wawa, and now the prize has climbed again to $244 million for the Sept. 18 drawing. The piece explains payout options, drawing times, and how to buy tickets in Florida if you're thinking about trying your luck.
   

5. Holy Cross Volleyball Player Amanda Mack Dies at 20 After Battle With Rare Blood Disorder (thebeltwayreport.com) — Bradenton readers are mourning Amanda Mack, a 20-year-old volleyball standout from the city who starred at IMG Academy before playing Division I college volleyball. After a sudden diagnosis of severe aplastic anemia, she underwent intensive treatment in Tampa but died this week, prompting heartfelt tributes from teammates, coaches, and the training community that watched her grow up.
   

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  • My wife and I were so happy to go to the Breakfast House this afternoon and present Wendy with a 16x20 work that I did of her beautiful business that is set to be torn down along with more of these beautiful cottages.
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