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Bradenton
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bradenton will break ground on a $30M City Park designed to link downtown, the Village of the Arts and the area around LECOM Park. Construction begins in May and the project, which includes baseball fields and a community center, is expected to finish by 2028, Mayor Gene Brown said. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- ➤ Dogs Inc invites families to its puppy hugging event & campus tour at its Palmetto nonprofit where puppies learn to become service dogs, with admission at $30 per person. ABC Action News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local healthcare providers are set to benefit as Florida institutions offer online MSN programs that let experienced nurses continue working and gain advanced skills without relocating from Bradenton. The change supports a growing need for leadership and care coordination amid rising patient demands. The Bradenton Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As warmer weather arrives, Bradenton residents should learn to identify venomous snakes; local experts report that of nearly 50 snake species, only six are dangerous — yellow and red bands signal a coral snake. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- ➤ In Apollo Beach, the Florida Aquarium is treating 21 young sea turtles at its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center — they are too young for nesting season and will be released once matured. Locals are urged to clear debris and flatten sandcastles so turtles can safely reach nesting spots. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida CFO Blaize Ingoglia presented grants to local fire departments on Thursday in Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee counties to help buy modern equipment and support mental health — East Manatee and Longboat Key received funds from the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Fund while Parrish, Hardee and DeSoto received funds for additional resources. ABC7
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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Tom Bennett Park — Free entry — Engage in a fun five-week running program promoting health and teamwork for kids in the community.
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Senior PGA Championship
8 a.m. — The Concession Golf Club — Check website for ticket info — Experience the thrill of major championship golf on Florida’s West Coast.
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City of Sarasota Tree Giveaway
10 AM – 2 PM — The Bay Park — Free canopy tree — Celebrate good environmental practices and take home a free tree.
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Mark Solo Acoustic Evening
7-11 p.m. — Freckled Fin Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic classics from the 70s and 80s with a soulful twist by Mark Solo.
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Yates McKendree Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning talent of Yates McKendree in a soulful evening of music.
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Acoustic Thunder Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Freckled Fin Irish Pub — Free entry — Dance the night away with high-energy music and all-request tunes from Acoustic Thunder.
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MindTravel Live Piano Event
5-7 p.m. — Siesta Beach — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a live piano journey guided by renowned composer Murray Hidary as the sun sets over the ocean.
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Pizza and Karaoke with Cantor Taibel
6-7 p.m. — Demetrios Pizza & Grill — Price not specified — Enjoy an evening of pizza, karaoke, and casual conversation.
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Finish Line Racing Multi-Sport Events
7-10 AM — Fort De Soto Park — Enjoy a vibrant post-party with food and free beer at this multi-sport race event.
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NoFilter Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Green at UTC — Free entry — Dance the night away with high-energy hits from various decades and genres.
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