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1 month ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Robert Davis

BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues. DenitiaFogartyvilleThursday - 7:00 p.m.To Denitia, music is a mirror. The songs she sings give audiences an opportunity to see themselves in her and connect over shared experiences and emotions.

1 month ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Robert Davis

From left, U.S. Reps. Frederica Wilson of Florida and Gwen Moore of Wisconsin, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and U.S. Rep. Mark Takano of California, at a press conference outside the U.S. Department of Education organized by House Democrats.

1 month ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Robert Davis

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)This story was updated at 6:55 p.m. EDT. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump rolled out sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs Wednesday on trading partners and allies across the globe.

1 month ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Robert Davis

May 2, 1935 - March 31, 2025Bradenton, Florida - Donald Gaudette, 89, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, after an extended illness. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Zastawny of Myrtle Beach, SC; his children, Trish Gaudette, Philip Gaudette, Deborah Graves, Paul Gaudette (wife Sandra Bixby), and Thomas Gaudette (wife Pamela Skye Gaudette); along with 11 grandchildren, five (soon to be six) great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

1 month ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Robert Davis

Demonstrators protest outside the KI Convention Center before the start of a town hall meeting with Elon Musk on March 30, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans both claimed victory and the support of voters nationwide following closely watched elections on Tuesday in Wisconsin and two Florida congressional districts.