Good morning, Bradenton.

Lakewood Ranch is hosting a 9/11 remembrance event on Friday, Sept.

11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Greenbrook Adventure Park Pavilion. Sponsored by Veteran Air — the gathering offers complimentary coffee and donuts and invites nominations for local heroes who served in the 9/11 response.

Jack'D Up, an award-winning cover band known for live performances with no back tracks, performs at Peggy's Corral, where their mix of pop, classic, and alternative rock keeps fans dancing.

The band energizes the venue with a seamless set that builds the party with each song.

Unlimited Devotion will perform at Encore Live, offering a high-energy show that blends Grateful Dead classics with jazz and funk influences.

The venue features upscale dining, a full liquor bar, and a state-of-the-art light show — creating an immersive setting.

ArtWalk returns to the Village of the Arts at 1227 12th Ave West on Friday, Sept.

4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—featuring the theme A Labor of Love with local art, shopping, live music, gemstone mining, and free popsicles.

This Friday, Oscura in Old Manatee will host Katywentmissing with guests Peacemaker, A BloodBath In Boston, Yet Still We Pray, Necrotizing, Tarnished, and Scorched Remains.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door (all ages, parent/guardian required for under 18) and doors open at 6 pm.

Disasterpiece: The 2000's Rock Concert Experience will bring rock hits from bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park to Woody's River Roo across U.S. 301 near the Ellenton Outlet Mall, where the venue offers scenic views of the Manatee River, good food, and drinks.

Award-winning musician Selwyn Birchwood will perform his unique Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues style at Encore Live, where his band featuring Regi Oliver on baritone sax and an upscale dining experience with a state–of–the–art light show create an immersive evening.

Fans can enjoy a vibrant blend of blues, rock, and funk.

Florida outdoor gear gets a boost as a four-month sales tax holiday, which exempts items like tents (up to $200), fishing rods, and firearms, begins today and runs until Dec.

31 while local stores offer extra deals to attract shoppers.

Coyotes dug up sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island as nesting ended and hatchlings emerged.

The Turtle Watch is patrolling beaches until Oct. 31 — urging residents to shield lights that guide hatchlings safely to the Gulf.

Hatchlings from Krysta the loggerhead (tagged in June) were disoriented by beachfront lights along Gulf Drive South this week, with turtle watch staff finding 70 live and 5 dead hatchlings.

Live hatchlings were rescued and moved to darker stretches; two are recovering at Mote Marine Laboratory.

A ticket sold at a Bradenton Wawa won the Mega Millions jackpot with a lump-sum cash option of $345,524,955.

The Florida Lottery reported the prize was claimed Friday and the winner will remain anonymous for 90 days.

Manatee County commissioners ended ice rink negotiations Tuesday in Lakewood Ranch because the plan lacked needed details - no new proposal has been offered.