https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article317299433.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96a9c101-cc2f-4206-a8b2-57260a9f96d1/1_th.jpg Bradenton police rescue man swimming in Manatee River Bradenton police officers rescued a man in the Manatee River who was calling for help on Saturday, September 12, 2026, say officials. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article317299433.html/video-embed 79 2026-09-18T20:47:45Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/education/article317322969.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/acab7f20-aaa9-4211-a039-995663541ed3/1_th.jpg Otters at Mote Marine are stars in new Sarasota reading program Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is launching Little Otter’s Big Reading adventure for children up to 6 years old. The program launches with a livestream of otters at Mote Marine choosing their favorite books on September 28, 2026. https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/education/article317322969.html/video-embed 50 2026-09-21T14:38:48Z no https://www.bradenton.com/news/politics-government/article317268000.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0bb523e0-1c1a-4f8b-a2d3-ebc15e2efcf5/1_th.jpg Manatee Republicans endorse Democrat Kirschner in FL-16 race Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse, a Republican, is splitting from partisan politics to help lead "Republicans for Kirschner." Democrat Kelly Kirschner is running against Republican Sydney Gruters for Florida's 16th Congressional District. https://www.bradenton.com/news/politics-government/article317268000.html/video-embed 39 2026-09-21T09:50:00Z no