Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Venezuelans on the Suncoast are reacting to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as the news stirs hope for democratic change; local residents including Yoraxy at Cassava Venezuelan Restaurant and attorney Norma Camero Reno share cautious optimism (the community awaits further developments). ABC7
- ➤ City crews are rebuilding the historic Anna Maria Pier by installing 100 of 130 new cement pilings, expected to be completed by next week (with the walkway finishing by spring and the pier opening by fall). Officials say the project boosts local hope near Hometown Desserts. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ektor Keys will perform live at Waterside Plaza, part of Waterside Place’s social events, delivering a unique blend of jazz, blues (and pop) to captivate local audiences. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Local singer Mylon Shamble, who grew up in Bradenton after being born in Chicago, has entertained at weddings and private events since 2012 and recently performed at Waterside Plaza to support live music in the community. She also works as a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines (after an American Idol audition). The Bradenton Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ HomeServe lists 9 easy DIY home maintenance tasks—changing HVAC filters, cleaning fridge coils, and more—as smart New Year’s resolutions for Bradenton residents to save money and improve home efficiency in 2026. The Bradenton Times
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The Ultimate Elvis Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — SCF Neel Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an unrivaled multimedia tribute to Elvis Presley featuring champion tribute artist Cote Deonath and The Infinit-E Tribute Band.
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Fiorelli Wine Run 5k
9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. — Fiorelli Winery — Registration fees apply — Combine your love for running and wine in this fun 5k race.
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Lifeworks in Photography: A Lecture with Clyde Butcher
6 PM-12 AM — The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature — Free entry — Discover the journey of Clyde Butcher's photographic life intertwined with America's wild landscapes.
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24th Annual Manatee River Run 5 Mile State Championship
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Emerson Point Preserve — Registration fee applies — Compete in a scenic 5-mile race along the beautiful Manatee River.
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