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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Entre Nous 45th Holiday Tour of Homes will take place on December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Manatee County, featuring three decorated houses for visitors to tour and an Elf Alley Market for holiday shopping (fundraising for Entre Nous Club programs). ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'A Night Before Christmas' event will take place on December 13 at Bradenton’s G.T. Bray Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and fun activities like a snow slide, foam zone, inflatables, face painting, letters to Santa, and a petting zoo — families are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for donation to Toys for Tots. Manatee County
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County's October tourism report showed an 8.1% increase in visitors to 93,600 and a 14.7% rise in spending to $93.76 million — hotel occupancy dropped by 5.3% while average room rates climbed 34.2% to $245.15. Manatee County also approved a $50 million landfill gas-to-energy facility. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 600-pound alligator was caught near Bradenton on Dec. 2 — local wildlife officials tracked the animal after receiving reports of its presence in a nearby waterway. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local not-for-profit groups serving children are invited to apply for investment funds under the Children’s Services Dedicated Millage for FY 2027. The county will hold an investment process seminar on December 5 at 10:00 a.m. in Bradenton and will accept applications from December 10 until January 30. Manatee County
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County faces a growing housing shortage as many families struggle with high costs due to old zoning rules that favor large single-family lots. Local officials plan to reform these regulations to allow smaller and mixed housing options—steps they believe will ease cost pressures and better use existing neighborhoods. The Bradenton Times
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Zack Pomerleau Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Pork Belly’s Eatery and Catering Co. — Cost not specified —Enjoy a night of classic blues and originals from multi-instrumentalist Zack Pomerleau.
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Sarasota Anime-Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Sarasota Municipal Auditorium — $20 — A collector's paradise for anime fans in the heart of Sarasota, featuring diverse fandoms.
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Zack Pomerleau Live Performance
10 AM – 2 PM — Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of a multi-instrumentalist blues musician from Maine.
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Blue Oyster Cult Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The Center of Anna Maria Island — Starting at $75 — Enjoy a night of classic rock with Blue Öyster Cult under the stars.
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Home for the Holidays Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — SCF Neel Performing Arts Center — $20 — Celebrate the holiday season with festive music performed by the Manatee Community Concert Band.
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A Christmas Carol Performance
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Manatee High School — Suitable for all ages — Experience the classic tale of redemption in this engaging performance.
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Zack Pomerleau Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Swordfish Grill — No cover charge — Enjoy the soulful sounds of blues with Maine-born musician Zack Pomerleau.
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The Nutcracker by International Ballet of Florida
6 PM — Manatee Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting classic tale of The Nutcracker featuring dancers from renowned ballet companies.
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Christmas Day at Pier 22
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — PIER 22 — Chef-created Holiday Menu — Make merry memories this Christmas with seasonal delights by the waterfront.
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Zack Pomerleau Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Inner Compass Brewing Company at LWR — Check for cover charge — Enjoy a night of classic blues and originals from a talented local multi-instrumentalist.
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