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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 1st, the Bishop-Parker Foundation launched the Manatee Food Security Network to unite over 50 agencies working to combat food insecurity in Manatee County. Volunteers with programs like Food For Families are packing weekend meals for households in need—supporting efforts to improve access to nutritious food in local food deserts. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ian Douglas, 35, of Bradenton faces an aggravated manslaughter charge after his 76-year-old father was fatally shot when Douglas was handling a firearm without proper safety precautions—he appeared in court on Wednesday after a 24-hour continuance was granted on July 30 and is held in jail pending his next hearing. ABC7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report found that to rent a modest two-bedroom, Suncoast residents must earn $35 an hour while many, earning about $21.81, need extra jobs or to move in with family — rising costs forcing tough choices for workers. The Bradenton Times
- ➤ Drivers in Florida have seen auto insurance rates drop by an average of 6.5% this year, according to the Florida Insurance Commissioner covering the top five insurers that hold 78% of the market — Progressive, Geico, State Farm, Allstate and USAA. Legislative reforms passed in 2022 and 2023 helped reduce costly lawsuits, and experts say Floridians may save between $60 and $100 a year, so drivers should review their policies. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of county-owned properties in Bradenton—these include sites at 414 10th Street West, 1002 Manatee Avenue West, 1007, 1009, and 1001 4th Avenue West, with proposals due by October 9th at 3:00 p.m. EST at the Manatee County Administration Building. Manatee County
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Literary Feast at Green Zebra Cafe
7-9 p.m. — GREEN ZEBRA CAFE — Free entry — Dive into inspiring books and engage in lively discussions over delicious food.
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The Cosmic Recipe for Life
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature — $10/$3 for Members — Explore the science of life's resilience in extreme environments and the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Repticon Bradenton - August 2025
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