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Sunday, May 17th, 2026

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Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A community cleanup day is set for May 23 at Old Memphis Cemetery after vandalism damaged 17 gravesites, with county officials set to clean graffiti + replace broken vault lids to restore this local landmark.  Bay News 9

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 5/20/26

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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.

    Thu, 5/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/24/26

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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.

    Tue, 5/26/26

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  • Justin Layman Live Performance

    7-11 p.m. — Craftails Speakeasy — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of folk and rock melodies from Florida's own singer-songwriter.

    Wed, 5/27/26

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  • Family Retreat Visitor’s Day

    3-6 p.m. — Christian Retreat Conference Center — Free entry — Experience disability ministry in action and celebrate God-given talents at the Talent Show.

    Thu, 6/4/26

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  • The Bunny The Bear Live

    7-10 p.m. — Oscura — Tickets starting at $20.22 — Enjoy a night of alternative rock featuring The Bunny The Bear and special guests.

    Sat, 6/13/26

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