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Good day Bradenton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new patrols on 26th Avenue West finally slow speeding drivers?
  • Which Bradenton restaurants just closed—and what's replacing them?
  • How a Bradenton gun purchase could mean 10 years in prison

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manatee County targets pedestrian and bicycle crash hot spots (baynews9.com) — Manatee County deputies are stepping up traffic enforcement at 33 dangerous spots, including 26th Avenue West in Bradenton, after hundreds of pedestrian and bicycle crashes this year. A new $78,000 grant funds extra patrols through May 2027, aiming to slow speeding drivers near homes and school bus stops while advocates push for longer-term road design changes.
   

2. What restaurants have recently closed in Manatee County? Take a look (bradenton.com) — Several well-known Bradenton and Manatee County restaurants and breweries have recently closed or relocated, including Motorworks Brewing, 3 Keys Brewing, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food, and two local Popeye's locations. The story explains which Bradenton spots have shut their doors, which concepts have moved or plan to reopen, and where you can still find some familiar names nearby.
   

3. Palmetto man pleads guilty to buying handgun for minor, prosecutors say (bradenton.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Palmetto man bought a Glock handgun at a Bradenton pawn shop and illegally passed it to a minor, a crime that could bring up to 10 years in prison. The case, investigated by multiple agencies, highlights how local firearm purchases can lead to serious federal charges for residents across the Bradenton-Palmetto area.
   

4. 2813 W 74th St W #2202, Bradenton, FL 34209 (redfin.com) — A specific Bradenton property at 2813 W 74th St W #2202 is identified as being in a Planned Development Residential District, which guides how homes, parking, and open space are laid out. These rules aim to keep new housing compatible with nearby neighborhoods while allowing a mix of housing types that fit local needs.
   

5. Frenchie? Yes it is I… (medium.com) — A local French teacher and Francophone enthusiast describes a vision for creating a warm, low-pressure space to practice French while building community. They invite people to eventually "French & Brunch" together by the beaches of Bradenton, blending language learning with conversation, culture, and connection for residents who love or want to explore French.
   

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  • The Exchange continues its generous support of WBTT —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
  • State College of Florida to Present Inferno: SCF Music Faculty on Fire Concert —State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Read on Patch
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Ok Bradenton! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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