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Singer Justin Black will perform his blend of country, blues and bluegrass this Friday at Cottonmouth at Flamingo Bay, where guests can enjoy craft beer and southern soul cuisine while listening to live music.

Always the Villain, a lively rock cover band, performs popular 90s and 2000s hits at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub off Cortez Rd in Bradenton.

The upbeat show promises energetic music and a festive venue vibe.

Luna & The Warriors will perform at Woody’s River Roo soon, offering music lovers a unique blend of original songs and inventive covers in a venue known for its scenic river view and vibrant atmosphere in Bradenton.

Kettle of Fish, led by Dana Lawrence, will perform at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse — an open-air barbecue spot on Fruitville Road east of I-75 — on Sunday Funday.

The band will play a no-cover set of blues rock with soul that echoes classic acts.

The River Kings will play SWFL rock, dance, & funk at Island Time Bar & Grill this Friday.

The band members, Chris, Joe, Lou, & Jay, will heat up the venue on Bridge Street on Anna Maria Island.

The Cruise Control Band is set to perform live at Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton, offering over 100 top 40 danceable songs from rock & pop to Motown and funk.

Guests can enjoy the lively show while exploring Chef Paul Mattison’s unique venue.

The Schmitz Brothers Band will perform at Linger Lodge on Bradenton's northern bank of the Braden River.

The family band known for classic rock, blues, reggae, jazz, and bluegrass blends father Dave Schmitz on guitar + vocals, twin sons Tim and Dave on guitar + bass, and percussionist Phil Anderson.

Manatee County voters will decide on Nov.

3 whether to add a 0.16 mill tax and authorize up to $75 million in bonds to protect environmental lands. The measure builds on a 2020 vote and will provide long-term funding for conservation (voters choose next steps).

NOAA projects a very strong El Niño that will drive a rainier winter in Florida with more frequent storm systems from the Gulf.

Experts say the phenomenon follows an unusual, wet August that disrupted usual weather patterns.

Colonel Mark Tillman, the pilot who flew Air Force One out of Sarasota on Sept.

11, 2001, will address a 9/11 breakfast at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Friday, Sept. 11, sharing new details of his urgent mission + honoring airport staff from that day.

ABC7 named Southeast High School senior Sofia Mendes Athlete of the Month for August after her strong performance in volleyball and academics, awarding her a $500 check from ABC7 + Carl Reynolds Law.

Her teammates and coach praised her for keeping a level head and helping the team shine.