Bradenton's McKechnie Field has been the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1969. It's also the home of the Bradenton Marauders, Advanced-A minor league affiliate of the Pirates. The Marauders began their third season at McKechnie Field on April 5. Get your tickets at the McKechnie Field Box Office, 1611 9th St. W.
A bit about Bradenton
Located just south of the Tampa Bay area in Manatee County, Bradenton is a fabulous place to explore our art and historical attractions, have fun in the sun enjoying the beach and all types of water and boat adventures, plus we are a golfer’s paradise! Simply put, whether you're a resident or visitor, young or old, you're sure to find Bradenton is the place to be.
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Bradenton Night with the Rays VI
Get discounted tickets for the 6th Annual Bradenton Community Night with the Rays. Tickets are on sale at Bradenton City Hall, 101 Old Main St. The game is 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 16, against Miami Marlins. Party Deck tickets are $10 (originally $12) and Lower Left Field tickets are $18 (originally $22). The City has 150 tickets in each section. We accept cash (please bring exact change) or checks made out to City of Bradenton. Contact Tim McCann at tim.mccann@cityofbradenton.com or 932-9497 to arrange order.
Vice Mayor Gallo to serve on committee to honor firefighters, EMTs The committee was created by Rep. Vern Buchanan to honor exceptional firefighters and EMTs in Florida's 13th congressional district. Vice Mayor Gallo spent more than 30 years wih Bradenton Fire Department. Click on the header for more information.
Officer of the Month for May 2012 Officer Brandon Smolarz is the recipient of the Bradenton Police Department’s Officer of the Month award for May 2012. Police dispatch received a call during the early morning hours of April about a man checking door handles of parked cars in the 1000 block of 11th Avenue West. Officer Smolarz tracked the suspect's direction of travel to a parked vehicle under the carport where he was arrested trying to break into that car. He was nominated for the award by Lt. William Fowler, Sgt. John Negron and Sgt. Dennis Stahley.
City’s new Form-Based Code recognized by national group City officials were notified this week that its Form-Based Code was one of only two codes in the nation chosen for the 2012 Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust Form-Based Codes Award, which recognizes excellence in the writing and implementation of Form-Based Codes. Click on the header for details.
Click here for week of May 13 updates to S.R. 64 improvements
Analysis shows CareerEdge generates millions in new wages for local workers
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
DeSoto Bridge repairs start April 30
2011-12 Fiscal Year Budget
