Good morning to you Bradenton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Fun Bunco Event - Play, Eat, Enjoy -Open to the Public and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Partial Human Remains Found Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge: Manatee Sheriff (patch.com) — Residents in the Bradenton area are being urged to help identify a woman whose partial remains were found near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge along I-275, with Manatee County deputies still unsure how she died. Investigators say she may have been in the water for several days, and an autopsy is underway to determine her cause of death and gather clues to her identity.
2. Gulf Islands Ferry opens Coquina Bayside stop (islander.org) — Bradenton residents now have an easier way to reach Coquina Beach thanks to Manatee County's expanded Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs from the Bradenton Riverwalk Pier to Bradenton Beach and the new Coquina Bayside stop. The service operates Wednesday through Sunday, carried over 55,000 riders last year, and offers online ticketing plus chances to spot dolphins while avoiding beach traffic.
3. 9 Bradenton-area restaurants cited for high-priority violations (heraldtribune.com) — Several Bradenton restaurants, along with eateries in nearby Palmetto, Parrish and Anna Maria Island, were recently cited for high-priority health violations during state inspections. The report details issues like unsafe food temperatures and chemical storage, while also explaining how inspections work and how Bradenton diners can look up scores or report concerns to state regulators.
4. Driver crashes through Bradenton business on Cortez Road, police say (bradenton.com) — A 73-year-old driver crashed through Turning Tides wellness center at Cortez Village Plaza in Bradenton, causing about $50,000 in damage but miraculously injuring no one else. The car narrowly missed diners at Sage Biscuit Cafe and also damaged HCA Florida Blake Hospital's outpatient rehab center, prompting evacuations and a license re-evaluation for the driver.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Bradenton PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Bradenton Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.