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Bradenton
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County, in partnership with Palmetto + Bradenton, will host a cleanup event at Old Memphis Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, starting at 9 a.m. Organizers aim to repair vandalism damage and honor local families and veterans by improving the historic site. Manatee County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local families can fuel busy mornings with healthy recipes from the Healthy Family Project featuring sheet pan pancakes and sausage breakfast muffins that are quick to make (look for the Healthy Family Project and Produce for Kids logos when shopping). The Bradenton Times
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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