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Bradenton
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced a multi-million-dollar expansion of LECOM Park that will add three baseball fields, extra parking, a football field, a splash pad, and a Miracle Field (for children and athletes with disabilities). A new field may open before spring training in 2027, with the full project complete in 2028. ABC7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice area rose 61 cents in one month to an average of $4.516 per gallon for regular gas today (AAA data shows a national average at its highest in nearly four years). Drivers face increased costs as Memorial Day weekend approaches. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Nino watch is in effect with an 82% chance it develops by summer, according to NOAA. Forecasts indicate a slightly below-average hurricane season on the Suncoast, though any storm could still threaten the area (as strong wind shear may break up storms). ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Parrish Community High School's Lady Bulls will compete in the state semifinals today at 1:00 p.m. in Longwood after winning their regional final 1 to 0 against Land O'Lakes. The team prepares to face Pace High School for a rematch of last year's state semifinal loss. ABC7
- ➤ The Braden River High Lady Pirates softball team has a 23 to 3 record and will compete in the state semifinals against Niceville Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Longwood — the team, which defeated Gulf Coast in the regional final, is eager to keep its dream season alive. ABC7
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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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