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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• PACs and political networks fund text campaigns in City of Bradenton races (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton voters in Wards 3 and 4 are being targeted by sophisticated text campaigns funded by outside political committees, some sending conflicting messages about the same candidates to different voter groups. The report traces who is paying for these texts, how money flows through PAC networks tied to developers and lobbyists, and why it matters as you decide how to vote in this nonpartisan city election.
• Bradenton business owner accused of stealing $124K in trailers, deputies say (bradenton.com) — A Bradenton business owner who runs The Food Trailer Store has been charged with first-degree grand theft after allegedly refusing to return four commercial food trailers worth nearly $124,000 to their owner. Manatee County deputies say GPS data showed the trailers remained on a St. Cloud property as calls went unanswered; the owner has pleaded not guilty and is free on bond.
• Volleyball Falls in Four Sets at New College of Florida (kuseahawks.com) — A college volleyball matchup between Keiser and New College of Florida was played Saturday at Bradenton Christian School, where the Seahawks' three-match winning streak came to an end in four sets. The tightly contested match featured long rallies, standout performances from both teams, and a dramatic fourth-set comeback attempt that fell just short.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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