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Good morning Bradenton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bradenton driver now faces first-degree felony after pedestrian's death
  • How Bradenton's new utility system could change how you pay bills
  • Bradenton woman loses home and cat in devastating kitchen fire

Also on today's calendar: Teresa Farris Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bradenton woman faces upgraded felony charge after pedestrian dies (mysuncoast.com) — A Bradenton woman is now facing a first-degree felony charge after a pedestrian struck earlier this month on 14th Street West died from his injuries. Prosecutors say she initially left the crash scene and later returned briefly before leaving again. She was re-arrested and is currently being held without bond as the upgraded case moves forward.
   

2. Bradenton to launch new utility payment system Sept. 1 (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton is rolling out a new online utility payment system called Utility Access on September 1, replacing Paymentus and adding features like text-to-pay, AutoPay, and payment reminders. You can manage your account through the MyBradenton 311 app, and while you don't have to create an online profile, registering unlocks more tools to track usage and keep your contact details current.
   

3. Bradenton woman loses home, cat in early morning fire (mysuncoast.com) — A Bradenton woman lost her home and her cat after a Thursday morning kitchen fire quickly spread through her house, forcing her to escape as neighbors called 911. Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue crews knocked down the flames, but the home was left badly damaged. As investigators work to determine the exact cause, the American Red Cross is helping her with immediate needs.
   

4. Cleetus McFarland Making Dirt Late Model Debut At The Dome (floracing.com) — Bradenton-based YouTube star and racer Garrett "Cleetus McFarland" Mitchell is stepping up to make his Dirt Late Model debut at December's Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis. Much of his massive motorsports following centers on the Bradenton-area Freedom Factory track he owns, and this move builds on recent NASCAR and ARCA experience as he tests his skills on dirt.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Good morning from biggie!
    He's watching the birds from his window sill. (Nextdoor Braden Woods)
  • Having knee replacement in September and I live in low income senior housing.
    What suggestions do you have for supplies and transportation issues I will incure? I'm on my own with this? (Nextdoor 17th Ave W)
  • Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T2034) in Bradenton. Apply here.
  • Christian Brothers Automotive posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor / Writer | Weekends Off | Bradenton in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton here.

Ok Bradenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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