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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A van crashed into a building on 8th Ave in Palmetto on May 14th—leaving one person critically hurt—and fire officials said paramedics rushed the injured to a local hospital. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport handled 488,887 passengers in April, marking a 10% rise over last year. The first four months of 2025 saw 1,883,344 travelers and airlines serving 68 nonstop destinations. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bradenton Police Financial Crimes and Elder Fraud detectives acquired new credit card-skimming detection devices using a grant from Florida Department Law Enforcement—tools they say will help combat criminals installing skimming tools on ATMs, gas pumps and point-of-sale systems. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charles Roser, who created Fig Newtons, and Wil Bean, the son of a local homesteader, worked together in 1891 to transform a wild Anna Maria Island filled with mosquitoes and rattlesnakes into a tourist destination. Their early efforts laid the groundwork for the island's development into the community we see today. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three rescued manatees are receiving care at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton—Mandalore, Kyber and Crane were rescued from around the state and are being nursed back to health with plans to return to the wild once they meet recovery criteria. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bradenton is recognizing National Police Week, National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Public Works Week plus Memorial Day as it honors local heroes. The city will break ground on its new Police Department Headquarters on May 20 to boost public safety. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Manatee deputies will be featured in the next season of COPS next spring on FOX Nation—showing viewers a close look at their daily work in high-risk stops and routine calls. Sheriff Rick Wells and Deputy John Denmark said the series will reveal both the hard and light sides of their shifts. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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Sunday Brunch at the Grove
11 a.m. — GROVE — Reservations required — Enjoy a delightful outdoor brunch with friends at a top-notch dining destination.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Bradenton
12-9 p.m. — Bradenton Downtown — Ticketed — Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt exploring the charming sights and hidden gems of Bradenton.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders
6:30-10:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup featuring the Lakeland Flying Tigers taking on the Bradenton Marauders.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders
6:30-10:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Tickets starting at $26 — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball showdown in Bradenton!
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Grand Opening Party at La Locanda di Diego
Evening — Mote Ranch Homeowners Association — Drink specials all night — Celebrate the launch with good music and great company.
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Virtual Tour of Woodlands Village
9 AM - 7 PM — Woodlands Village Senior Living Community — Free entry — Explore this award-winning senior living community and enjoy a glimpse of its exceptional services and lifestyle.
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Visitor’s Day at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
6-9 p.m. — Christian Retreat Conference Center — Registration required — Experience real-time disability ministry and enjoy a Talent Show on-site.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Bradenton Marauders
11 AM - 1 PM — LECOM Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling match between local baseball teams as summer heats up.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Bradenton Marauders
6:30-8:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an exciting evening of minor league baseball in Bradenton.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Bradenton Marauders
6:30-10:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an exciting Minor League baseball matchup in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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