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IT'S OFFICIAL! THe Pittsburgh Pirates announced Nov. 10 that they are moving a minor league team to Bradenton to begin play in 2010. The first game will be under the lights at McKechnie Field (pictured above) on April 8. Call the Pirates offices in Bradenton at (941) 747-3031 to place a $25 deposit on season tickets for the 2010 minor league season. Season tickets are only $210. Click here for the full story.


VOTE BRADENTON as one of America's top 25 destinations for viewing or buying art! Click here for details.


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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The latest in Bradenton...

Job Seeker Boot Camp starts next month There will be a Job Seeker Boot Camp starting next month, and scholarships are available for residents of the Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency. The boot camp is broken into five sections and participants may attend any or all of the sessions. The first session is free although registration is required. Additional workshops are $29 each. All classes will be at the Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency building, 302 Manatee Ave. E., Suite 308. To check to see if you qualify for a scholarship, get more information or to register, call (941) 744-2362. Click here for a schedule and description of classes. NEW!

Christmas lights The City of Bradenton will flip on its annual Christmas lights at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. The lights will remain on through the New Year's holiday. There will not be an official ceremony to turn on the lights. The festive light display and Christmas tree are outside the north entrance of City Hall along Barcarrota Boulevard.

Bradenton’s technology chief honored by Bay-area group Staci Cross, Chief Information Officer for the City of Bradenton, was named the CIO of the Year by the Tampa Bay Technology Forum during its 6th Annual Industry Achievement Awards ceremony on Nov. 13. The awards celebrate the excellence and leadership of technology companies and individuals in the Tampa Bay area. The City hired Ms. Cross in 2001 its first technology director and first-ever female department head. Click on the header for more information.

It's official! Pirates will move minor league team to Bradenton The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Nov. 10 that they have purchased the Florida State League team located in Sarasota and will be relocating the team to Bradenton. The move became official following a vote of approval by Florida State League owners this afternoon at their League meetings in Daytona Beach. A new era of baseball at Bradenton's beautiful McKechnie Field will begin under the lights on April 8. Click on the header for the press release from the Pirates.

City getting $6.3 million in stimulus funds for wastewater management Check out this news from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: The DEP has awarded $6.3 million to the City of Bradenton for wastewater management as part of its Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program. This will fund the rehabilitation of the City’s sewer collection system and help prevent overflows. Click on the header to read the rest of this story.

 

The latest rainfall amount, the level of drinking water at the reservoir, when you can and cannot water your lawn, information on the City's water towers...it's all here.

 

 

Other headlines......

City seeking to fill vacancies on several boards

City's crime rate continues to decline

City election results certified

Bradenton police launch Nixle messaging

Bradenton Housing Authority a finalist for HUD program

State commission reaccredits Bradenton Police Department

CSX train schedule change in Bradenton

 

Beyond Bradenton...

Bring the World Cup to South Florida! NEW!

Some violations trigger new state-mandated traffic courses 

Register emergency information online

'ICE' your cell phone with contact info

Do business with the MPO

Get traffic updates through FDOT’s 511 service

Track Florida's stimulus spending at this site


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