Community Spirit Shines Across Manatee County with Concerts, Ceremonies, and Family Gatherings
Bradenton and Venice Faith Communities Host Monthly Gatherings
Bridge a Life is continuing its support series, The Gathering, offering families hope and connection. In Bradenton, meetings will be held at West Bradenton Baptist Church, starting on September 8, with additional dates scheduled for October, November, and December. Venice families are invited to participate in Grace Community Bible Church on September 22, October 27, and December 1. Childcare is provided for all events.
Bayside Community Church Honors First Responders
On Friday, September 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bayside Community Church’s West Bradenton Campus will host First Responders Family Night. The evening will honor active and retired first responders and their families with a catered meal, free childcare, entertainment by comedian Tim Boyd, and a keynote from guest speaker Joe Lacognata.
Marauders Celebrate Fans at LECOM Park
The Bradenton Marauders will close out the season with Fan Appreciation Night at LECOM Park on Saturday, September 6. Fans can enjoy prize giveaways across nine innings of baseball, followed by a dazzling postgame drone show lighting up the Bradenton sky.
County Cuts the Ribbon on New Synthetic Baseball Field
Manatee County Government will unveil its newest recreational upgrade with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Braden River Park on Monday, September 8, at 7 p.m. The event celebrates the opening of Synthetic Baseball Field #6, a project designed to expand opportunities for local athletes and families.
Manatee Performing Arts Center Brings Broadway-Style Theater
Beginning September 4, the Manatee Performing Arts Center continues its fall season with Gutenberg! The Musical! in the Kiwanis Studio Theatre. This comedy combines humor with creativity, providing a lively evening out for theater enthusiasts.
Oscura Showcases Local Music Scene
Downtown Bradenton’s Oscura is spotlighting diverse performances this week. On September 4, The Chaunces Trio brings jazz to the stage, while September 5 features an Emo Night party. On September 6, local band Ending Apathy headlines an evening performance.
Upcoming Highlights Across the County
From public hearings at the County Administrative Center to inclusive recreation with the ADApt & Play Expo on September 6 at the John H. Marble Rec Center, Manatee County’s first week of September is filled with civic engagement, cultural performances, and family-centered celebrations.
