Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bradenton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North River Fire District will soon sell its 2026 charity calendar to raise funds for mental health services such as additional counseling & peer support. The calendars will be available at the admin station at 1225 14th Avenue West in Palmetto. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County Commissioners voted 5-1 to direct staff to propose two design plans for the Cortez Marina at the former Seafood Shack parcel, one with a boat launch and one without. Local residents expressed safety and traffic concerns during the meeting (including members of the Concerned Citizens of Cortez Coalition). The Bradenton Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Bradenton teen underwent nearly 17 hours of surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, where doctors amputated her left leg due to an infection worsening her rare condition. Her family now raises funds online to help cover her long recovery + future expenses. FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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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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New Year’s Eve Gala 2025
7 PM - 2 AM — Gala Banquets and Events — $160 Members, $170 Non-members — Celebrate the New Year with elegant dining, live music, and an open bar in a grand venue.
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The Ultimate Elvis Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — SCF Neel Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an unrivaled multimedia tribute to Elvis Presley featuring champion tribute artist Cote Deonath and The Infinit-E Tribute Band.
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