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Also on today's calendar: Irish Folksinger Brendan Nolan Performs May 8th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 2 Young Manatees Transferred To Bishop Museum In Bradenton (patch.com) — Bradenton residents can now visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature to see two young orphaned manatees, Sorbet and Juneau, beginning the next stage of their rehabilitation. Transferred from ZooTampa for secondary care, the manatees are gaining strength and weight in the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, where visitors can learn about their recovery and eventual release back into Florida waters.
2. Bradenton officer fired after her arrest in domestic violence incident, police chief says (wfla.com) — Bradenton residents are learning that a city patrol officer has been arrested in a domestic violence case and immediately fired, with the police chief stressing a zero-tolerance stance for such conduct. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation, and the former officer is being held without bond. City leaders emphasize maintaining public trust by holding officers to higher standards.
3. 43-year-old man killed in Bradenton crash on U.S. 41, troopers say (heraldtribune.com) — A 43-year-old Manatee County man was killed early Wednesday while walking along U.S. 41 at Scale Avenue in Bradenton, marking the second fatal crash at that intersection in a week. Troopers say a Cadillac Escalade driven by a Sarasota woman struck him, and the investigation into this dangerous stretch of road is ongoing.
4. Suncoast residents prepare as hurricane season approaches (mysuncoast.com) — With hurricane season just weeks away, Bradenton Beach residents are shoring up homes and lives still recovering from past storms, including damaged properties along Gulf Drive. Some lots remain empty or unsafe, but neighbors and local programs are helping people rebuild and focus on being better prepared this year.
5. 22 American flags along Green Bridge spread awareness of veteran suicide (snntv.com) — As you cross the Green Bridge between Palmetto and Bradenton, you’ll now see 22 American flags honoring veterans and raising awareness of veteran suicide. Organized by a longtime Manatee County resident with support from both mayors, the display celebrates America’s 250th birthday and may become a permanent fixture through strong community backing.
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