Bradenton News

The Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County's Bradenton Club has existed for more than 60 years, established in 1951 by Bradenton Kiwanis.

Slightly less than half of Manatee County's third-graders read and perform math at or above grade level - at 49 percent, according to FCAT results released Friday.

BRADENTON An external investigation into allegations that Palmetto High School Principal Willie Clark failed to report allegations that a student had been sexual assaulted off-campus, found that Clark had no knowledge of the incident.

Chief of Police Michael Radzilowski is pleased to announce that four highly dedicated and qualified members of the City of Bradenton Police Department will be promoted through the ranks.

BRADENTON, Fla., May 25, 2010 5:30PM ET -- Have you ever wielded one of those little New Year's Eve noisemakers that roll out and straighten as you blow your heart out at midnight? That's what we need in the Gulf of Mexico - a mile-long roll of heavy duty plastic sheeting, carefully stitched and sealed to form a circular tube about 36 inches in ... (more)

The National Weather Service says skies will be sunny, with a high near 86 and northwesterly winds of 5 to 13 mph.

If you were around Bradenton City Hall this week, then you probably saw 15-year-old student intern Ethan Leuchter, working alongside Councilman Bemis Smith.

A ribbon cutting recently was held for Shoe Carnival - Cortez, 1137 Cortez Road, Bradenton.

BRADENTON At Wednesday's meeting, the Bradenton City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will effectively allow for vehicles to be impounded in relation to violations of prostitution, drug and decency laws.

Tourism officials hope to offer a taste of Southern Living in the next year thanks to a partnership with the magazine.

The Manatee County Planning Commission tentatively cleared a significant hurdle Thursday for what developers describe as a "world-class project" in southwest Bradenton.

JACKSONVILLE - This summer 110 Florida Baptist college students will spend their vacations serving in ways to advance God's Kingdom when they travel to 17 countries and throughout the state of Florida as student summer missionaries.

Her round included seven birdies and two bogeys. Her husband, Paul, was joined by Mike and Betsy Ratterman in witnessing the accomplishment.

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists say the funky-looking muck floating ashore this week in Holmes Beach and elsewhere along Southwest Florida is nothing to worry about.

A lot of the best young musicians from around the Bradenton area will be on hand this weekend for the Pickin' Picnic, a free all-day event on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

A 41-year-old Bradenton man charged with stabbing his wife to death was denied bond Wednesday by a Manatee County judge.

Normally, 22-year-old soldier Mason VanKuiken of Bradenton would be celebrating his 2-year anniversary Thursday with his wife, Lacey.

Major Marion Durham and Julia Showers were like many Americans transfixed by the scenes on their TVs of widespread destruction in Moore, Okla.. Both women will have the chance to bring comfort and aid to the afflicted Oklahomans.

The panel considering applications for a seat on the bench of the 12th Circuit Court has sent the names of five nominees to Gov.

A Bradenton soldier has been missing since March after he left the Colorado Army base he was stationed at and was arrested and released a few days later in Texas.