Morning Samoset! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Back-to-School Jam! at Horizons Academy
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 77.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Samoset
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Saturday August 8
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2026 Back-to-School Jam!
Horizons Academy
Bradenton, FL 34208
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Artwalk Weekend! Saturday Night 11am-4pm →
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
12th Street West, Bradenton, FL
11:00 am
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Education & Workforce Committee Meeting
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
215 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton School Board Building
12:00 pm
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Back To School Night
Virgil Mills Elementary
Palmetto, FL 34221
4:00 pm
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Woody’s River Roo Pub & Grill →
WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton
5:00 pm
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L.R. Johnson K-8 Back to School Night
Johnson-Wakeland School of International Baccalaureate
Bradenton, FL 34208
5:00 pm
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BTS Back-to-School night
Palm View Elementary School
Palmetto, FL 34221
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Guided Relaxation Circle
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
5312 Holmes Blvd Holmes Beach, 34217
5:00 pm
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Manatee Music Series at Parrish Community Park
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
7550 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish 34219
6:00 pm
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Artwalk Weekend! Friday Night 6pm-9:30pm →
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Village of the Arts, 12th Street West, Bradenton, FL
6:00 pm
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Music on Main / Lakewood Ranch
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
6:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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DutchCrafters Sip & Shop
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
9:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
Bradenton
- Fried chicken chain buys Bradenton property (businessobserverfl.com)
- Walmart plans grocery store in growing area of Manatee County, records say (bradenton.com)
- Jen Hamilton Acknowledges 14th Wedding Anniversary Amid Messy Split (bradenton.com)
Ellenton
- Teenage suspect in DeLand double murder is arrested in Ellenton (mysuncoast.com)
Sarasota
- This Is The Top-Ranked Hospital In Sarasota-Bradenton: U.S. News (patch.com)
- Water-Main Break Shuts Down Section Of Busy Sarasota-Area Road: Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok Samoset! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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