Good morning, Bradenton.

A water spout was seen off Anna Maria Island on May 30th at 11:54 a.m.—weather officials checked the skies and nearby waters to ensure coastal safety.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch reported a busy week as volunteers recorded eight adult disorientations and set up hay bales — an organic barricade — to keep nesting turtles off roads and parking lots.

Volunteers rescued a determined nesting female loggerhead from a pool on Memorial Day weekend and urged residents to use low, red lighting to protect the turtles.

Manatee County released a Draft Action Plan for $252,711,000 in CDBG—DR funds and invites residents to submit comments through June 20 by web, email, or mail.

The plan details how funds will help rebuild infrastructure and support vulnerable communities, and public hearings will be held on June 3 in Bradenton and on June 12 in Palmetto before the final plan is sent to HUD on June 30.

Manatee County is reviewing the proposed Ninth Street Apartments project at 5420 10th Lane East in Bradenton, which would develop 134 units on a 6.71-acre parcel that partly lies in a 500-year floodplain — residents are invited to submit written comments by June 17 to help evaluate alternatives and minimize impacts. The review follows federal floodplain management rules to assess how the project may affect the floodplain.

Manatee County’s Emergency Operation Center upgraded its Peregrine software to let teams access live camera feeds and combine data on rivers, streams, and structures in one screen—officials say the tool helped speed disaster declarations after past storms and will aid impact assessments for state and FEMA as hurricane season begins. This new system will allow faster response times during emergencies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jam Pony Live Performance

8 p.m. — The Touch of Class — Free entry — Experience an electrifying night with live performances from SLIC VIC, LOC COOL JOC, DOC D, SPORTY ROME, and DJ BIG DAWG.

Bar Bingo Night

Time TBA — Braden River Plaza — Free to play — Enjoy prizes and fun at this exciting bingo night.

Tampa Tarpons at Bradenton Marauders

6:30-8:30 p.m. — LECOM Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Tampa Tarpons take on the Bradenton Marauders in an exciting baseball showdown.

The Value of Trees

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Palma Sola Botanical Park — $5 — Discover the substantial benefits trees provide to our ecosystem and community.