2 Young Manatees Transferred To Bishop Museum In Bradenton

Visitors can see manatees Sorbet and Juneau as they adjust to secondary rehabilitation care at The Bishop Museum in Bradenton.

🌱 Patch AM: 6 Restaurants In Bradenton Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Also, don’t miss Irish Folksinger Brendan Nolan Performs May 8th on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Bradenton’s county leaders are cutting ties with a powerful lobbyist

Spotted on the Bradenton calendar: Irish Folksinger Brendan Nolan Performs May 8th

Lifestyle Remodeling: Why More Bradenton Homeowners Are Investing in Outdoor Living Upgrades

Bradenton homeowners are upgrading patios with enclosed lanais to boost comfort, usability, and home value year-round.

🌱 Patch AM: Want to hear Cultist shake Old Manatee this Monday night?

Coming up: think + drink: We Are Family on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Bradenton businesses can cash in on the 2027 Senior PGA

And on the Bradenton Patch calendar - think + drink: We Are Family

🌱 Patch AM: How you can shape Bradenton’s transportation priorities this month

Coming up: Open House on the Bradenton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What the new Rangeland High School means for Lakewood Ranch families

Spotted on the Bradenton calendar: Organ-ized Pipes & Pops

🌱 Patch AM: What Bradenton’s new EDC chief means for jobs and investment.

Make time for Organ-ized Pipes & Pops on the Bradenton Patch calendar

Manatee County Residents Get Free Admission Weekends at The Bishop Through 2027

A Bradenton Rotary Club grant will cover select weekend admission at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature through early next year.

Gulf Islands Ferry Adds 3rd Boat To Expand Service Between Bradenton, Anna Maria Island

Gulf Islands Ferry has expanded its service between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island with a third boat, the Manatee Belle.

No Kings Protests Planned In Bradenton Area Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests against the Trump administration’s policies and actions are scheduled in the Bradenton area.

Manatee County Park Expansion Named In Honor Of Late Commissioner Felts

A Manatee County park expansion will be named in honor of the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Bradenton? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Bradenton.

Welcome FCP Live-In Care Coordinator Lea Stratta

Lea Stratta has joined FCP Live-In as a Care Coordinator, managing accounts in Fort Myers, Florida Area

Why I Spent a Year Plus of My Life Working on a Movie Called “SHEEPDOG”

Veteran Movie Opens This Weekend Across the Country

Shark Tangled In Crab Trap Rescued By Deputies, Mote Staff At Manatee Beach: Watch

Mote Marine Laboratory staff members helped Manatee County deputies rescue a shark tangled in a crab trap.

Missing NC Teen Found Dead | Local Grocer’s Expands | Bigamist Arrested: Top Bradenton News 2025

Woman Fatally Shot Her 2 Ex-Husbands | Couple Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse Videos | Tim Hortons Eyeing Area | Gator Vs. Delivery Driver

Make-A-Wish Recipient Trains With Tennis Pros At IMG Academy

An IL college student with a rare inflammatory disease trained with tennis pros at IMG Academy in Bradenton thanks to Make-A-Wish.

Nightly Curfew For Teens Under 16 Approved By Manatee County Commissioners

There would be a few exceptions for a nightly curfew for Manatee County teens, including emergencies, school functions and working.

Goodwill’s Veterans Services program receives community support

Program supported with contributions from Benderson Development and the Rotary Club of Longboat Key during Veterans Day events

Manatee County Burn Ban In Place Because Of Dry Conditions: Officials

An outdoor burn ban is in place in Manatee County, officials said. Fireworks and sparklers are also banned.

Safe Children Coalition announces 2026 Champions for Children

Child welfare organization will recognize leaders from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, MSC Foundation of Michael Saunders & Co., and NAMI

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend In Bradenton Area: What To Know

Several “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration are scheduled in the Bradenton area this weekend.

With community support, Harvest House expands mental health program

Wellness Within Reach program offers free in-home or on-campus therapy for community members experiencing trauma and other challenges

Nonprofits team up to empower mobility through ‘Bridge Abilities’

Big Dreams Through Small Steps collaborates with Goodwill Manasota to reduce barriers to mobility aids and medical equipment

Safe Children Coalition receives major gift for Youth Shelter Campaign

Contribution of $100,000 from the Claudia Barnett Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County boosts fundraising effort

Safe Children Coalition nearing Phase I goal for Youth Shelter Campaign

Grant of $500,000 from the state pushes child welfare agency closer to $9 million goal to build new Youth Shelter for homeless children

Goodwill Manasota expands access to Veterans Services program

Veterans now have access to career services and networking at all six of Goodwill’s Community Resource Centers

Making a Delicious Difference in Literacy in Manatee County

Manatee Literacy Council’s ‘Flavors of Literacy’ event will feature delicious food while helping to bring English fluency to adults

United Way Suncoast, Goodwill partner on year-round free tax preparation

Collaboration – through the IRS VITA program – helps community members who earn less than $79,000 to file taxes for free

Manatee County To Buy Mixon Fruit Farms For $13.5M

A popular fruit farm operated by the same family for 84 years will be sold to Manatee County for $13.5M.

Recent grants support Safe Children Coalition programs

Two grants totaling $7,000 to support early childhood education and teen leadership diversion and prevention programs

Project Pride SRQ has bustling Pride Month

LGBTQ+ advocacy organization held fundraising gala and Pride event for seniors as well as participated in numerous Pride Month events

Diverse Fest a huge success for The Harvest Sarasota

In third year, Pride Month celebration drew 1,500, with live performances, food trucks, children’s activities, tabling by nonprofits & more

Manatee County Beach Town Issues Local State Of Emergency For July 4th Parking

To battle illegal parking over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Bradenton Beach issued a local state of emergency, reports said.

Safe Children Coalition distributes gift baskets for foster families

For National Foster Care Month in May, SCC showed appreciation through gift basket collection and distribution for foster families

FL Teacher Accused Of Grooming Resigned, Wrote Student Letter: Reports

A teacher resigned after being accused of grooming an 11-year-old and sending her an inappropriate letter, reports said.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Manatee County Man

A Bradenton man claimed a $1M prize playing the “DOUBLE YOUR MONEY” scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

The Harvest Sarasota presents Diverse Fest 2025

Pride Month celebration will feature live performances, food trucks, children’s activities, tabling by area nonprofit organizations & more

Safe Children Coalition honors 2025 Champions for Children

Child welfare organization recognizes Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Teri A Hansen, and Jody Jester during 3rd annual Giving Breakfast

Safe Children Coalition collecting gift baskets for foster families

To observe National Foster Care Month in May, SCC will show appreciation through gift basket collection and distribution for foster families