Good morning, Bradenton.

Manatee County Veterans Services hosts a free PTSD Resource Fair on June 29 (9 a.m. to noon) at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, where veterans, first responders, and families can meet local groups offering mental health and recovery support.

BoatBooker's analysis ranks Holmes Beach as the top Gulf Coast city for dolphin sightings after recording 9,902 dolphins over 2,210 events; the study used OBIS-SEAMAP data (managed by Duke University's Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab and NOAA) to support its finding.

Local musician Trevor Bystrom and his 12-year-old stepdaughter Nora Bear, who both released new self-produced albums last month, will perform at Cottonmouth Saturday night in the Village of the Arts.

The venue offers southern soul cuisine and local art displays to enhance this live music event.

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones will perform live at Island Time Bar & Grill on Friday at the beachside venue on Anna Maria Island’s Bridge Street.

The band plays traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early ’50s roots rock.

Bradenton offers a free cooking oil disposal program to help protect wastewater and the environment; residents can drop off oil Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at GT Bray Park (5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W) with the trailer rotating until the market returns in October.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District board extended the Modified Phase III shortage order through Oct.

1 — outdoor watering is limited to once a week by address, affecting counties including Manatee. Residents are urged to conserve water as summer demand increases.

The Florida Department of Transportation extended a full closure at CR 675 and State Road 70 until June 30 to finish the intersection reconfiguration work, allowing only emergency vehicles to pass while drivers follow posted detours.

Manatee County has enacted an immediate burn ban due to hot, dry weather and elevated wildfire risk.

The ban stops items such as explosive compounds, sparklers, pyrotechnic products, flares, campfires and open burning while permitting attended outdoor cooking and authorized agricultural burns until conditions improve.

West Manatee Fire Rescue crews on Anna Maria Island conducted lifesaving water rescue training using a high‑tech pediatric mannequin on Tuesday morning — officials stressed that active water supervision can help prevent drownings.

Families are reminded to maintain close watch on children near water.

Parrish Community High School athlete Alana Price is boosting her off-season training this summer to build toward her senior year while aiming to win more medals on the field.

Coach Antwan Wright said her hard work + dedication sets the stage for future success.

Veterans Task Force Meeting

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Goodwill Manasota Corporate Office — Free entry — Collaborate with local organizations to support Veterans and their families.

Shrek The Musical Jr.

7-10 p.m. — Manatee Performing Arts Center — VIP tickets available — Experience a magical adaptation of the beloved animated classic.

Tap Class with Lamont Brown

1-4:30 p.m. — Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe — Check the event page for cost details — Experience the rhythm and creativity of tap dancing in a community-focused class.

Live Music with Paul Fournier

7-11 p.m. — Freckled Fin Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of covers and originals with the talented musician Paul Fournier, known for his crowd interaction!

Wednesday & Friday Wine Down

5-9 p.m. — Amore Restaurant — Buy 1 Bottle of Wine, Get the 2nd 50% off — Enjoy a midweek date night with live music and wine specials.

Mid-Summer Prom

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Lake Vista Recreation Center — Admission included — Dress in your best 90's hip hop gear and enjoy an evening of fun, games, and music.

Daytona Tortugas vs. Bradenton Marauders

4-7 p.m. — LECOM Park — Secure your seats and enjoy thrilling minor league baseball action between the Marauders and Tortugas.

Marko Coconut Live Concert

5-8 p.m. — The Ugly Grouper — Free entry — Enjoy beachy vibes with live music from Marko Coconut playing original hits and your favorite beach classics.

Acrylic Painting Workshop

Exploring acrylic painting techniques — Jul 6-27 — Bay Vista Recreation Center — Check out this hands-on class perfect for both beginners and experienced artists.

Adult Tap Dance Class

Evening sessions — Bay Vista Recreation Center — Cost info not provided — Step into rhythm and movement while building coordination and strength through energetic tap dance.