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Top Headlines: Funnel Clouds, Beer Can Island's Future, 'Unfriendly' City?
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1. PHOTOS: Funnel Clouds in Bradenton
Patch readers shared their photos of funnel clouds spotted in Bradenton Tuesday evening. Did you spot anything?
2. Is Beer Can Island in Jeopardy?
A controversial beach restoration project is designed to prevent erosion at Longboat Pass, but critics say it has the potential to also end recreational boat use at the island.
3. Bradenton the 'Unfriendliest' City? Readers Sound Off
Bradenton is in the running to be named America's 'Friendliest City,' but some local readers disagree.
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4. K-9 Rex Collars Restaurant Rooftop Burglar, Deputies Say
The police dog climbed a ladder, sniffed out the burglar on a rooftop and then apprehended the suspect inside a Thai restaurant.
5. Help Snooty Celebrate 65 Years!
Celebrate Snooty's birthday! Check the Patch event listing for details. Is your event missing from our calendar? Add it.
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