🌱 How an Ellenton nurse got swept into a massive Medicare fraud case

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Ellenton nurse got swept into a massive Medicare fraud case

Also on today's calendar: Bradenton Marauders Independence Day Celebration 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Manatee County men charged in Medicare fraud cases, federal prosecutors say (bradenton.com) — An Ellenton nurse is among several Manatee County medical professionals federally charged in a large Medicare fraud case tied to unnecessary or unperformed wound care treatments. Prosecutors say the schemes, which also involve a Bradenton man, generated tens of millions in improper Medicare payments and are part of a nationwide health care fraud crackdown.
   

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📸 Around Ellenton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellenton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• Bradenton Marauders Independence Day Celebration 2026 →
  LECOM Park, 1611 9th St W, Bradenton
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• Palmetto Fourth Fest 2026 →
  Riverside Boat Ramp, 857-899 Riverside Dr, Palmetto
  5:00 pm
• United on the Manatee River 2026 →
  Rossi Park, 444 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday July 3

• $1 Jeans Day/ Crocs
  Palm View Elementary School Palmetto, FL 34221
  8:00 am
• Woody's River Roo →
  WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Colony Cove Farmers Market →
  Colony Cove, 101 Amsterdam Ave, Ellenton
  9:00 am
• Human Clay – Happy 4th Of July →
  WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton
  8:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Ukulele Jam Session: Level 2
  Palmetto Branch Library - Florida Auditorium, Palmetto Branch Library
  3:00 pm

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📣 Ellenton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 2

• Education & Workforce Committee Meeting
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce 215 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton School Board Building
  12:00 pm
• Steve Arvey →
  Jiggs Landing, 6106 63rd St E, Bradenton
  5:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Independence Day (Observed)- City Offices Closed →
  Palmetto Calendar Palmetto, FL 34220
• $1 Jeans Day/ Crocs
  Palm View Elementary School Palmetto, FL 34221
  8:00 am
• Customer Appreciation Day and our nations Birthday Celebration!
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce Filters Fast 6140 15th st e Bradenton Fl 34203
  11:00 am
• SUNCOAST LARGEST FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce The Mall at University Town Center 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  4:00 pm
• Guided Relaxation Circle
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce 5312 Holmes Blvd Holmes Beach, 34217
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I had this pillow , especially made for my nephew ..
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• Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Ellenton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Palmetto

• DeSantis OKs $137 million for Manatee in Florida budget. See what made the cut (bradenton.com)
• Soul Circus Cowboys at Palmetto 4th Fest (thebradentontimes.com)
• Your Guide to the Bradenton - Palmetto America 250th Fourth of July Celebration (mysuncoast.com)

Bradenton

• Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna Says Bradenton, Florida Is a UFO Hotspot (sfl.media)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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