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1. Man Charged With Murder In Bradenton Death, Manatee Sheriff Says (patch.com) — Bradenton residents are being urged to share any tips after deputies found a woman dead outside a location on 14th Street West late Thursday night and arrested 64-year-old Rodney Booth on a murder charge. Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say there were clear signs of homicidal violence, though the victim has not yet been publicly identified.
2. Bradenton, FL Tree & Land Preservation Board — September 18, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Bradenton's Tree & Land Preservation Board met Sept. 18 and conditionally approved a site plan, requiring changes to the landscaping plan before it can move forward. Residents interested in how new development may affect neighborhood trees and green space can review the official minutes and meeting video linked from the report.
3. This Week in Local Government: 9/20/26 (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton residents have a busy week of local government ahead, with Manatee County Commission meeting Tuesday at the downtown administrative center and multiple Bradenton City Council sessions Wednesday, including a key second budget hearing. Another joint meeting with Longboat Key and a county budget hearing follow Thursday, giving you several chances to weigh in on spending and policy decisions.
4. Anna Maria Island groups move to protect baby sea turtles from lights (baynews9.com) — Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island turtle advocates are racing to cut harmful artificial lighting before nesting season ends, after hundreds of hatchlings were killed or disoriented this year. With help from Bradenton-based Synergy Lighting and new grant funds, they're pushing property owners to switch to turtle-friendly fixtures and urging residents to report stray hatchlings via a 24-hour hotline.
5. Do you know them? Unidentified duo leaves dirty, wounded dogs at Manatee animal shelter (snntv.com) — Manatee County Animal Welfare in Bradenton is asking for your help identifying two people who dropped off dirty, wounded dogs outside the shelter late Tuesday night and left them caged on the sidewalk. Staff found the animals the next morning and are now caring for them, and the agency is urging anyone who recognizes the people, dogs, or vehicle to contact them.
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