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Also on today's calendar: Goodwill Columbus Day Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Theft, poaching and drug charges: 3 Manatee County crime stories this week (bradenton.com) — Manatee County authorities this week detailed three separate cases, including a Bradenton woman charged in a statewide wildlife poaching probe and a Bradenton man arrested on meth and fentanyl trafficking counts after a 12th Avenue West stop. Another suspect faces grand theft charges in a large scrap-metal case, highlighting ongoing local concerns about property crime and drug activity.
• Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating power (tampabay28.com) — Bradenton homebuyers are gaining leverage as median listing prices dip to about $400,000 and houses sit on the market longer, often selling below asking price. Local agents say higher mortgage rates and rising ownership costs are reshaping expectations, but buyers in Bradenton and nearby neighborhoods still have room to negotiate and prioritize move-in-ready homes.
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' 2026 Orchid Show brings art, light and color to life with hometown artist (mysuncoast.com) — A Bradenton-born artist, Christian Sampson, is the creative force behind this year's Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, blending light, color and orchids into an immersive experience. His hometown ties give Bradenton residents a special connection to the regional exhibition, which highlights both artistic innovation and Selby's renowned scientific orchid collection.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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