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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:

  • What Bradenton police uncovered in this week's major crime cases.
  • How much negotiating power Bradenton homebuyers really have right now.
  • How a Bradenton native turned Selby's Orchid Show into a dreamscape.

Also on today's calendar: Goodwill Columbus Day Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Theft, poaching and drug charges: 3 Manatee County crime stories this week (bradenton.com) — Manatee County authorities this week detailed three separate cases, including a Bradenton woman charged in a statewide wildlife poaching probe and a Bradenton man arrested on meth and fentanyl trafficking counts after a 12th Avenue West stop. Another suspect faces grand theft charges in a large scrap-metal case, highlighting ongoing local concerns about property crime and drug activity.
   

• Bradenton home prices fall as buyers gain negotiating power (tampabay28.com) — Bradenton homebuyers are gaining leverage as median listing prices dip to about $400,000 and houses sit on the market longer, often selling below asking price. Local agents say higher mortgage rates and rising ownership costs are reshaping expectations, but buyers in Bradenton and nearby neighborhoods still have room to negotiate and prioritize move-in-ready homes.
   

• 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 the creative force behind this year's Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, blending light, color and orchids into an immersive experience. His hometown ties give Bradenton residents a special connection to the regional exhibition, which highlights both artistic innovation and Selby's renowned scientific orchid collection.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Local school principal hopes "Leadership coins" become a tradition —Mustangs Ahead News Read on Patch
  • We are now keeping lucky which I found on my door step yesterday morning, unless we randomly find their previous owner, thank you to all the comments on the last post, he is currently eating kitten wet food to gain nutrients and weight, he has a
    brand a new collar I just bought and yes I do have 3 other cats and 1 dog so he would be in an animal lover home lol if I do not find his owner he… (Nextdoor Garden Heights)
  • Here's a little bit of humor.
    Feel free to add to the list. Be original. The Top Recurring "Silly" Questions on Nextdoor. 1. "Was that gunshots or fireworks?" Asked almost daily… (Nextdoor Bradenton River District)
  • IMG Academy posted a job opening for Student Engagement (Events & Activities) Coordinator in Bradenton. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Manasota posted a job opening for Material Handler FT in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bradenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palmetto

  • Bradenton man dies after pickup strikes him on U.S. 41 (heraldtribune.com)
  • Manatee County School Board Notes: 10/06/26 (thebradentontimes.com)
  • Manatee Libraries Giveaway: Win Lunch With James Patterson at Booked for Lunch - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com)

Sarasota

  • Sarasota Man Shot By Deputy After Opening Fire On Law Enforcement (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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