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Hey there, Bradenton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big decisions are coming at this week's Bradenton government meetings?
  • See who's vying for your vote on Bradenton's November ballot
  • Why Palma Sola Bay may soon face a formal pollution cleanup plan

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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 78.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Week in Local Government: 8/23/26 (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton residents have a busy week of local government ahead, with the Manatee County Commission, Manatee School Board, and Bradenton City Council all meeting in downtown Bradenton. The listing includes exact times and locations for each session, helping you track decisions that affect local schools, services, and city policies.
   

2. A look at who will be on the local November ballot (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton voters can now see exactly who will appear on their November ballot, from Bradenton City Council wards to Manatee County Commission, School Board, and key state and congressional races. The rundown lists each local contest and candidate, helping you start researching platforms well before you head to the polls.
   

3. Palma Sola Bay doesn't meet state bacteria standards (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton-area swimmers and boaters should know Palma Sola Bay currently fails Florida's bacteria standards and may soon require a formal pollution cleanup plan. Suncoast Waterkeeper's local sampling shows repeated enterococci exceedances where people actually swim, even as state health testing near the causeway pier reports cleaner results. Regulators are now assessing the bay's status through 2026 before deciding next steps.
   

4. Mega Millions winning numbers as jackpot hits $130 million for Aug. 25 (palmbeachpost.com) — Bradenton briefly takes center stage in the lottery world, with a Wawa here having sold the $800 million Mega Millions ticket that kicked off the current jackpot run. No one matched all six numbers in the latest drawing, so the prize climbs to $130 million for Tuesday, Aug. 25. Local players can still try their luck while remembering just how big a win Bradenton already produced.
   

5. Emerson Point Preserve: A Hidden Stop Between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, Florida (onlyinyourstate.com) — If you're driving between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, there's a free, history-rich escape you're probably passing right by. Emerson Point Preserve in nearby Palmetto offers shaded hiking trails, kayak launches, birdwatching, and the ancient Portavant Temple Mound, all just a short, easy drive from downtown Bradenton and managed by Manatee County.
   

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  • New hall pass policy promotes school safety —Mustangs Ahead News Read on Patch
  • State College of Florida Students Study History Abroad in France and Switzerland —State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Read on Patch
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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