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1. Man In Jail For Stabbing Teen Charged With Woman's Murder: Manatee Sheriff (patch.com) — A Bradenton man already jailed for stabbing a 15-year-old has now been charged with second-degree murder after a woman's body was found behind a home on 59th Avenue East. Detectives say witness statements and forensic evidence linked him to both Bradenton incidents, and he remains held at the Manatee County Jail as the investigation continues.
2. Performing arts school could open in downtown Bradenton. What to know (tampabay.com) — Downtown Bradenton could soon gain a Point Park University performing arts campus in the historic GTE building, after city and county leaders advanced a key agreement and $10 property transfer. The project, expected to bring 250 students and a $7 million annual economic impact, is being pitched as a catalyst for downtown revitalization and the Avenue of the Arts vision.
3. This Week in Local Government: 9/13/26 (thebradentontimes.com) — If you want to follow decisions affecting Bradenton, several key public meetings are happening this week, including the Manatee County School Board and Planning Commission in downtown Bradenton. The schedule also covers Palmetto's City Commission, giving you times, locations, and links to agendas so you can show up, listen, or speak on issues that matter.
4. Built to be Passed Down (thebradentontimes.com) — A century-old boatyard on nearby Snead Island, shaped in part by Bradenton philanthropist E.E. "Ned" Bishop, continues to anchor the region's maritime life and local identity. Snead Island Boat Works, now run by the Alderman family, blends Old Florida charm with serious marine craftsmanship, servicing Gulf Coast vessels while preserving stories and traditions many Bradenton residents will recognize.
5. Live Local promises affordable rent. For many in Sarasota, it's still out of reach (bradenton.com) — Rising rents across Sarasota and Manatee counties are squeezing workers, even in projects labeled "affordable," and Bradenton's 182-unit development The Nest is highlighted as one attempt to build lower-cost housing. Experts and local builders say Florida's Live Local Act is spurring construction, but its income limits still leave many Bradenton-area teachers, service workers, and retirees priced out.
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