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🌱 Why Palmetto’s boaters are upset about downtown growth and parking

Palmetto, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Palmetto! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Palmetto’s boaters are upset about downtown growth and parking
  • Why a Palmetto man now double-checks his carport every morning
  • How Palmetto jumped to 28-0 and held off Naples

Also on today's calendar: Coffee & Conversation and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Residents push back on Palmetto growth as boat ramp parking shrinks (mysuncoast.com) — If you launch a boat from Palmetto’s riverside ramp, shrinking parking is about to affect your weekend routine, as redevelopment removed an overflow lot of about 20 trailer spaces. Residents are pushing back against growth they say threatens the city’s quaint feel, while the CRA promises added parking, more walkability, and future projects that preserve Palmetto’s small-town character.
   

2. Florida man checks under truck for gators every morning, finds 8-footer in carport (thecooldown.com) — An 8-foot alligator recently turned up under a resident’s carport in Palmetto, underscoring how close wildlife can come to local homes. The story highlights the homeowner’s quick thinking to protect his dog and offers practical tips for Palmetto residents on checking around their property, watching pets, and avoiding behaviors that attract gators in neighborhood settings.
   

3. Football Week 5: Riverview, Braden River, ODA, Palmetto among winners (heraldtribune.com) — Palmetto Tigers fans can celebrate a big 38-28 home win over Naples, where an explosive first half and opportunistic defense built an insurmountable lead at Harllee Stadium. The roundup also recaps other Manatee and Sarasota high school games, giving local readers a sense of how regional rivals are shaping up this season.
   

4. This Week in Local Government: 9/20/26 (thebradentontimes.com) — Manatee County residents, including those in Palmetto, can track key decisions this week as county commissioners meet Tuesday and again Thursday for a joint Longboat Key session and a second budget hearing. While this listing details Bradenton and county meetings, it also reminds readers that Palmetto City Commission sessions are part of the regular local-government calendar to watch online.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The law of unforeseen consequences: I diligently protected a nest of Muscovy Ducks this past spring.
    I managed to Sheppard all 13 eggs to full hatching of the entire nest. Wonderful thing and I call them Jim's flock (to myself). All 13 are still… (Nextdoor Heron Creek)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 18, 2026 in Manatee County, FL 34221 near Artisan Lakes Pkwy Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Eaves Bend)
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Palmetto. Apply here.
  • Sun Communities, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator - Part Time in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palmetto here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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