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Bradenton
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host its Steel Across America Tour at Booker Elementary (in the local community) with programs honoring military service. The event will feature activities designed to engage residents and foster local pride. ABC7
- ➤ Local food banks will launch summer meal programs next week as students lose free school meals when classes end. The program, supported by local school departments and USDA funding, aims to serve nearly 17,000 children and families in need. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida transportation officials plan to install detection systems that alert engineers & law enforcement if a wrong-way driver enters I-75, following a deadly crash that killed a 21-year-old Bradenton woman. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Booker Elementary will soon display a piece of the World Trade Center in an educational exhibit that links students to a significant piece of history. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emma E. Booker Elementary will host a World Trade Center Tour (Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America Tour) to give students a closer look at history as part of an upcoming educational event. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners approved $100,000 to secure Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto with fencing, lighting & cameras; a cleanup and beautification effort will begin on Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. to restore the historic site. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Manatee County will open the Lasting Manatee Intake Center on June 1 to help residents apply for the Home Recovery Program after hurricane damage. The center is at 1012 Manatee Ave. West and will offer in-person assistance Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Manatee County commissioners approved $100,000 for new fencing and cameras at Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto after vandals damaged 17 graves earlier this month. Volunteers and local donations are already helping repair the damage (including donated concrete and labor). ABC7
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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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