Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best of Bradenton? Until Aug. 17, we're collecting votes for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories, from the best movie theater in town to the best zoo in the Tampa Bay area. Voting will begin July 23. Which local pest control service would you recommend? Nominate your favorite in the comments below.

Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best of Bradenton?

Until Aug. 17, we're collecting votes for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories, from the best movie theater in town to the best zoo in the Tampa Bay area. Voting will begin July 23. Which local pest control service would you recommend? Nominate your favorite in the comments below.

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Join us on May 5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm for think + drink: We Are Family. Coinciding with our latest temporary exhibition, ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas, this talk explores the impact of Hispanic and Latino players in Tampa, focusing on the family ties and community connections that shaped their stories on and off the field.
Joshua Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum, shares insights into the people behind the game and the generations that supported them. Expect a closer look at how culture, family, and baseball come together in Tampa’s history.Free for Members; $5 for Non-Members.

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Join us on May 5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm for think + drink: We Are Family. Coinciding with our latest temporary exhibition,...

Manatee Unitarian Universalist

The Building Bridges Coffeehouse winds up its first season with Irish singer-songwriter Brendan Nolan, who will perform traditional Irish songs as well as originals and familiar tunes. Open seating, refreshments available, plenty of parking, accessible.Nolan has called St. Pete Beach his home since 1993, however he was born in Dublin, Ireland where he honed his songwriting skills and guitar chops playing in pubs. He moved to Canada and performed at numerous major festivals there. He’s produced eight albums, and his interest in history as well as his musical talent makes him a perfect host for tours to his Native Ireland. 
In Florida, he has been featured several times on WMNF "Live" in Tampa and has played at many festivals here - among them, the Sertoma Ranch Celtic Festival, Florida Folk Festival, Gamble Rogers Fest, and Wings and Strings. Nolan has been a headliner on three occasions at the North Texas Irish Festival and also played the Milwaukee Irish Festival, Jackson Mississippi Celtic Fest, Savannah, and Kansas City, among others. 
 
Visit his website for links to music and videos: <a href="https://www.brendannolan.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.brendannolan.com</a>.

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