Why Bradenton’s once-booming craft beer scene is suddenly struggling.
Why Bradenton’s oldest craft brewery says it’s ‘here to stay’
Also on today's calendar: Richard Hill presents " Finding Your Family with DNA Testing" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
Thursday: Turning sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Last Call on the Suncoast: Economic Headwinds and Heavy Debt Sink Sarasota-Bradenton Breweries (lbknews.com) — Bradenton’s craft beer scene is being rocked as 3 Keys Brewing closes and Motorworks Brewing faces a $1.9 million foreclosure case, reflecting serious financial strain on local taprooms. Rising costs, heavy debt, and shifting drinking habits are squeezing breweries from Bradenton through Sarasota and Longboat Key, raising questions about the future of the Suncoast’s once-booming craft beer industry.
• ‘Here to stay.' Motorworks Brewing responds after $2 million foreclosure lawsuit (bradenton.com) — Motorworks Brewing says its Bradenton taproom will remain open and “here to stay,” even as it works through a $1.9 million foreclosure case and has closed its Orlando location. The update comes amid a wave of Bradenton brewery closures, including 3 Keys Brewing and Good Liquid’s downtown spot, raising concerns about the local craft beer scene.
📸 Around Bradenton
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2026 Power Connection Lunch - 6.3.26 Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar Manatee Chamber of Commerce Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar 12332 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 11:30 am
Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! Manatee Chamber of Commerce Canvas & Clay Art Studio 839 8th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221 1:00 pm
Chamber Night Manatee Chamber of Commerce 8799 Cortez Road W Bradenton 34210 4:30 pm
Community Art Show Opening Reception Manatee Chamber of Commerce Bay Preserve 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey, FL 34229 5:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Tony Tyler → Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach 7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The warming of the water corresponds with an increase in ecosystem activity. Larger sharks are starting to appear. #aerialvideography #ecosystem #marinelife #southflorida footage was shot 5/31/26 (Nextdoor The Crossings)
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is very awesome!! If u have to have surgery go there, they r amazing!! Treat their patients very well!! (Nextdoor Bayshore)
Universal Health Corporation posted a job opening for Environmental Services Housekeeper Full-Time Days MMH in Bradenton. Apply here.
Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Ellenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Longboat Key
Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of May 29, 2026 (lbknews.com)
Selling the island life on Longboat Key takes a big step to boat-only enclave (yourobserver.com)
Speeding enforcement in gated communities requires HOA permission (yourobserver.com)
Sarasota
Human Remains Found At Sarasota Construction Site: Reports (patch.com)
3 Sarasota Restaurants Recognized By Michelin Guide FL (patch.com)
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