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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An update from Bishop Animal Shelter shows work is proceeding to upgrade the local shelter. The update released on Jan. 7 at 1:07 p.m. details next steps for the project in Bradenton. ABC7
- ➤ Manatee Children's Services, a nonprofit working for nearly 50 years to stop child abuse, will hold a fundraising gala on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Bradenton to support services for about 12,000 families and emergency shelter for 100 children; tickets are available until Friday, Jan. 9. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- ➤ Manatee County announced community cleanup events to address Big Bend Advantage concerns; residents can sign up to volunteer when county officials share details on times and locations. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Animal advocates ask county commissioners to change the small kennel design at the $12 million Bishop Animal Shelter under construction in West Bradenton. The issue will be discussed at the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27 (9 a.m.). ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Bradenton teen left the hospital after nearly 17 hours in surgery to remove a tumor and amputate her left leg (weighing 174 lbs) yesterday. She is eager to return home in Manatee County to reunite with her sisters, dog, and musical instruments. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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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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