Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
Sunday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gulf Islands Ferry Adds New Stop To Expand Anna Maria Island Service (patch.com) — Residents around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island will soon have a more convenient way to reach Coquina Beach, as the Gulf Islands Ferry adds a new stop at the Coquina Beach boat ramp starting Sept. 2. The expanded schedule between the Historic Bridge Street Pier and Coquina Beach aims to ease traffic, reduce parking headaches, and keep thousands of cars off local roads while offering affordable, year-round water transit.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Easterseals Southwest Florida welcomes families to new school year —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
Safe Children Coalition hosts first-of-its kind Fatherhood Initiative regional gathering —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
Saw a cool thing yesterday morning. This guy had a frog in his mouth. It's the circle of life and food chain in full display. (Nextdoor River Harbor West)
Does anyone know a full-service lawn care company that can come every other week? Looking for a team that includes hedge trimming and bush trimming, basically a reliable and experienced lawn care service for all-around maintenance… (Nextdoor The Inlets at Riverdale)
Legend Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant in Bradenton. Apply here.
IMG Academy posted a job opening for Tutor - World Languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin) in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton here.
It's National Dog Day! Treat Your Four-Legged Friends to These 15+ Deals From Petco (bradenton.com)
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sarasota area (heraldtribune.com)
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Popular NYC Salad Chain Opens UTC-Area Location (patch.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!