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๐ฑ Patch AM: Gulf Islands Ferry Adds New Stop To Expand Anna Maria Island Service
And check out ๐ธ๐FREE $1000 PERMANENT MAKEUP Raffle Grand opening CC STYLING STUDIOS 10 year re-grand opening๐ธ on the Bradenton Patchโฆ

Hi Bradenton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New ferry stop promises easier, less congested trips to Coquina Beach
Also on today's calendar: 🌸💕FREE $1000 PERMANENT MAKEUP Raffle Grand opening CC STYLING STUDIOS 10 year re-grand opening🌸 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Sunday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gulf Islands Ferry Adds New Stop To Expand Anna Maria Island Service (patch.com) — Residents around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island will soon have a more convenient way to reach Coquina Beach, as the Gulf Islands Ferry adds a new stop at the Coquina Beach boat ramp starting Sept. 2. The expanded schedule between the Historic Bridge Street Pier and Coquina Beach aims to ease traffic, reduce parking headaches, and keep thousands of cars off local roads while offering affordable, year-round water transit.
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📸 Around Bradenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bradenton
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★ Featured events ★
- 🌸💕FREE $1000 PERMANENT MAKEUP Raffle Grand opening CC STYLING STUDIOS 10 year re-grand opening🌸 →
3645 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
10:00 am - Open House in Parkridge - 11-2pm →
3426 Parkridge Cir, Sarasota, FL, 34243 Bldg 34-105,
11:00 am
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- SE @ Hillsborough Football
School District of Manatee County Bradenton, FL 34205
7:30 pm - DutchCrafters Sip & Shop
Manatee Chamber of Commerce 3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
9:00 am - "Separating Multiple Generations of Men with the Same Name" by Diana Elder →
Manatee Genealogical Society Meeting and Program
10:00 am - Sean Patrick Walsh →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:00 pm - Friends of the Braden River Library Semi-Annual Book Sale →
Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton
3:00 pm - Eric Von →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:30 pm - Phoenix 5 at Encore Live →
Encore Live, 8341 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota
7:00 pm - Nauti Girl →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:30 pm - Acoustic Thunder →
Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
7:30 pm - Fun Bunco Event - Play, Eat, Enjoy -Open to the Public →
Lockwood Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Rd
2:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Easterseals Southwest Florida welcomes families to new school year —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
- Safe Children Coalition hosts first-of-its kind Fatherhood Initiative regional gathering —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
- Saw a cool thing yesterday morning.
This guy had a frog in his mouth. It's the circle of life and food chain in full display. (Nextdoor River Harbor West) - Does anyone know a full-service lawn care company that can come every other week?
Looking for a team that includes hedge trimming and bush trimming, basically a reliable and experienced lawn care service for all-around maintenance… (Nextdoor The Inlets at Riverdale)
- Legend Senior Living posted a job opening for Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant in Bradenton. Apply here.
- IMG Academy posted a job opening for Tutor - World Languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin) in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palmetto
- Detwiler's buys Palmetto property for $1.06M (businessobserverfl.com)
- It's National Dog Day! Treat Your Four-Legged Friends to These 15+ Deals From Petco (bradenton.com)
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sarasota area (heraldtribune.com)
Sarasota
- Popular NYC Salad Chain Opens UTC-Area Location (patch.com)
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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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