12+ hour, 3+ min ago   (225+ words) The police department will move to a new building on Sixth Avenue. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons BRADENTON — City government and police department staff are preparing to relocate their offices at Bradenton City Hall, 101 12th St. W., to two different…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago   (581+ words) As the strains of “Fame, the Musical” fade from the Manatee Performing Arts Center’s August run, Bradenton and Manatee County leaders move forward with Point Park University of Pittsburgh to create a performing arts school downtown. By CINDY LANE, Tampa…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (162+ words) By Tampa Bay Beacons As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Bradenton is marking its 123rd, with “America 250/Bradenton 123” banners on display throughout downtown. The city takes its name from Joseph Braden, who established an 1,100-acre plantation about 1846 on the west bank…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (560+ words) No injuries were reported, but residents can’t go home until an engineer certifies the building is safe and the city signs off. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons BRADENTON — A roof collapse July 25 at Aviata at Bradenton Villas forced the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (118+ words) By Tampa Bay Beacons A 22-year-old Bradenton man has died after his car collided with another vehicle on I-75 early July 10, according to Florida Highway Patrol FHP says the man was driving his 2025 Hyundai Kona north on I-75, approaching mile marker 215, when…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (113+ words) William Rennagel (Class of 1960) The honorees join 52 alumni honored by the Manatee High School Alumni Association since 1994. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons BRADENTON — The Manatee High School Alumni Association recognized six community leaders on May 21 for their lifetime contributions…...