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Greetings Bradenton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Decomposing body found behind Bradenton home sparks homicide investigation
  • Which Bradenton restaurants were just shut down or scored perfect inspections?
  • Did you buy a Fantasy 5 ticket at SR 64 Publix?

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Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman's Decomposing Body Found Behind Bradenton Home: Manatee Sheriff (patch.com) — Bradenton residents are being urged to stay alert as Manatee County detectives investigate a suspicious death after a woman's decomposing body was found behind a home on 59th Avenue East Monday afternoon. The sheriff's office is working to identify the woman and has promised more details as the investigation continues, underscoring the seriousness of this developing case in a local neighborhood.
   

• Sarasota area restaurant temporarily closed after live roaches found (heraldtribune.com) — Bradenton diners can now see which local spots, including 5 Star Seafood, Fiona's Family Restaurant, Hibachi Express, Pier 22 and others, recently faced high-priority violations or temporary closures during state health inspections. The searchable database also highlights Bradenton restaurants that earned perfect scores, and explains how Florida's inspection, warning, and emergency closure system works so you can better judge where to eat.
   

• A Bradenton Publix sold one of Monday's 7 lottery big money draw winners (bradenton.com) — A Fantasy 5 ticket worth $13,156 was sold at the Publix on State Road 64 East in Bradenton, making one local shopper among seven winners who split two Florida Lottery jackpots Monday. Winners must redeem their tickets at a Florida Lottery district office, with Tampa being the closest option for most Bradenton residents.
   

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  • Safe Children Coalition hosts first-of-its kind Fatherhood Initiative regional gathering —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
  • I just wanted to let people know that we had a new garbage can delivered today because we just moved into this house and the people who lived here before us left the old garbage can with a bunch of heavy stuff.
    My husband has COPD and couldn't move it to take it out. The man that delivered the new one tried to take it out for us but he couldn't move it… (Nextdoor 9th St - 30th Ave)
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    #shelterdog #foryoupage #rescuedog ​MEET JOY: The Ultimate Snuggler Ready for Her Forever Home! ​Are you looking for a sweet, affectionate shadow… (Nextdoor GT Bray Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Palmetto

  • JoJo Siwa Shows Off Bikini Body in a Hot Tub With BF Chris Hughes: 'Life' (bradenton.com)
  • Manatee schools reach new heights when it comes to graduation (yourobserver.com)
  • Kia and its Dealers Expand Community Giving Nationwide (thebradentontimes.com)

Cortez

  • BB CRA advances final phase of utility undergrounding (islander.org)

Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key Letters to the Editor week of August 21, 2026 (lbknews.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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