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🌱 Patch AM: Bradenton Man Killed Crossing US 41 In Manatee County

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Coffee in hand, Bradenton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bradenton man dies after being struck crossing busy U.S. 41
  • How 424 new homes at Reagan Landing could reshape Bradenton living.
  • Bradenton business hit by $250K theft—what deputies say happened next.

Also on today's calendar: Open House - North Port and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bradenton Man Killed Crossing US 41 In Manatee County (patch.com) — Bradenton readers should know that a 64-year-old local man died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing U.S. 41 near 60th Avenue West in Manatee County Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol says the driver, a Palmetto man, was uninjured, and investigators have not yet released names or announced whether any charges are expected.
   

2. PulteGroup Plans 424-Unit 'Reagan Landing' at 616 Cotella Cove, Bradenton, Florida (floridayimby.com) — A major new neighborhood called Reagan Landing is planned for 616 Cotella Cove in Bradenton, bringing 424 single-family homes, a pool, pickleball courts, and a fitness center to former ranch land. Homes are expected to start around $352,000, with construction in phases and completion targeted by 2029, potentially reshaping housing options and traffic patterns in northeast Bradenton.
   

3. Bradenton Man Charged With Grand Theft After $250K in Drone Molds and Metal Vanishes From Local Business – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A 37-year-old Bradenton man has been charged with grand theft after deputies say about $250,000 in drone molds, fixtures, and scrap metal disappeared from Rapid Composites in Manatee County. Investigators report he admitted helping move the materials and identified himself in surveillance images, while claiming he thought the metal was low-value scrap, highlighting broader concerns about metal thefts hitting local businesses.
   

4. The Guests Who Never Checked Out (thebradentontimes.com) — Bradenton's restored Hampton Inn, once the Manatee River Hotel, is back at the center of local lore, drawing curious guests like 11-year-old Nick Walsh with tales of a mysterious woman in white. The story traces how this downtown landmark was saved from decay and connects its ghostly reputation to other historic, supposedly haunted hotels across Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Pete Beach.
   

5. 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 headlining this year's Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, turning the grounds into a colorful, light-filled experience. His multi-year collaboration uses prismatic film and vivid orchids to create immersive installations, giving Suncoast visitors, including many from Bradenton, a fresh way to explore the gardens' world-class orchid collection this fall.
   

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  • Local school principal hopes "Leadership coins" become a tradition —Mustangs Ahead News Read on Patch
  • State College of Florida to Hold an Open House —State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Read on Patch
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  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine posted a job opening for Experiential Education Coordinator (SOP) in Bradenton. Apply here.
  • YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc. - The SKY Family YMCA posted a job opening for Competitive Volleyball Coach 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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