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Bradenton
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indivisible Manatee is partnering with Braver Angels to offer workshops that build communication skills and help people overcome division. The evening session is on May 11 at 5:30–8:30 p.m. in Bradenton and the afternoon session is on May 18 at the downtown library. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Holmes Beach is set to host a hurricane preparedness event (details like time and location to be announced) that aims to help residents prepare for storm season. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Manatee Literacy Council announced that a $21,718.50 grant from the Manatee Community Foundation will help expand adult literacy programs at local libraries and pilot an English for Driving course. The organization must raise matching funds by Dec. 31 to meet the challenge. The Bradenton Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County Commissioners approved measures to support seniors and improve neighborhoods, including funding of nearly $15K for community projects and updates to home care programs, and they sent a letter requesting the renaming of King Middle Park to Nick Bollettieri Park. These items will return for review on June 30. Manatee County
- ➤ FDOT is installing pedestrian detection systems with lidar technology on moveable bridges to enhance safety for cyclists and walkers in Manatee County. Training for Cortez Bridge tenders will begin this month before the systems are activated. Bay News 9
- ➤ County officials approved funding for a local library on Tuesday, May 5 to boost community educational programs — additional details on the project’s timeline will be shared soon. ABC7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A local woman became a homeowner yesterday at 6pm in Bradenton when she finalized her new house purchase, marking a fresh start in the community. ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Manatee Hurricanes boys lacrosse team made history by winning district and regional tournaments and earning their first berth in the state tournament final four. The team will face St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursday in Naples as they chase further success. ABC7
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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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Almost Eagles Concert
7-10 p.m. — Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall — Tickets available — Experience a night with Almost Eagles and enjoy classic tunes in a beautiful venue.
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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
10 AM-3 PM — PIER 22 — Adults: $70+ | Kids: $25++ — Delight in a waterfront brunch with an abundant buffet of seasonal favorites and chef-attended stations.
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Bradenton Marauders Faith & Family Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Prices Vary — Experience a fair-themed atmosphere with games, activities, and church performance opportunities during the game.
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Lies, Spells & Old Wives' Tales
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a brand new world-premiere musical comedy closing the 'Soul Of A People' theatre season.
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The Wandering Hours Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Bay Park — Free entry — Experience the unique sounds of Americana with stellar string picking from The Wandering Hours.
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The Royz Band LIVE at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille
5-9 p.m. — Mattison's Riverwalk — Reservations recommended — Enjoy outdoor dining and live music from The Royz Band.
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RJ Howson Music Showcase
7-11 p.m. — The O Bar — Check for admission details — Enjoy a night of live music with singer-songwriter RJ Howson and his friends.
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RJ Howson, Mike Kach and Friends Concert
4-8 p.m. — Stottlemyer's Smokehouse — Admission details not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music with RJ Howson and friends at a local venue.
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Lakewood Ranch Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch — Free entry — Connect with the community and build authentic relationships over laughs and stories.
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